Why studying economics is so important | Letters
David Redshaw and Andrew Webb respond to an article by the bank of England’s Clare Lombardelli Clare Lombardelli is right about the problems of economics teaching (‘It’s pretty bad’: Bank of England top official on the lack of female economics students, 5 May), and it’s illustrated right there
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Mood-boosting rate cut is a fillip for Reeves but leaves future uncertain
Split in Bank of England votes muddies waters as to direction of monetary policy in coming months UK interest rates fall to 4.25% as Bank of England announces a quarter-point cut Explainer: what does it mean for mortgages and savings? Business live – latest updates Thursday’s interest rate
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Bank of England backs scheme to put more economics teachers into state schools
Initial training to be offered in north-west England, as report shows disparities in access to the subject The Bank of England is backing a drive to put more economics teachers into state schools, as a report has revealed young people from disadvantaged backgrounds are the least likely to
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PM remarks on the UK’s landmark economic deal with the US: Thursday 8 May
Prime Minister’s remarks that he delivered at Jaguar Land Rover today (Thursday 8 May) on the UK agreeing a landmark economic deal with the United States. HM GovernmentSource
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World Press Freedom Day 2025: Joint Statement to the OSCE
UK and others call for action to safeguard media freedom across the OSCE. HM GovernmentSource
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PM remarks at press conference in Kyiv: 10 May 2025
The Prime Minister's remarks at today's press conference in Kyiv. HM GovernmentSource
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Bank of England governor urges UK to rebuild EU trade ties as key summit looms
After US talks, Andrew Bailey says Britain must do everything it can to improve trading relations with bloc Business live – latest updates The governor of the Bank of England has said that the UK now needs to do everything it can to rebuild its long-term trade relationship
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Bank of England cuts UK interest rates to 4.25% as trade war threatens economy – business live
Bank policymakers split 5-2-2 over this month’s interest rate decision UK interest rate cut: what does it mean for mortgages and savings? Federal Reserve warns of inflation and jobs risks amid Trump’s erratic trade strategy Trump expected to announce framework of UK trade agreement, sources say Sweden’s central
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UK interest rates fall to 4.25% as Bank of England announces a quarter-point cut
Move follows run of downbeat economic data and looks to cushion UK from Trump’s trade war fallout Explainer: what does it mean for mortgages and savings? Business live – latest updates Bank of England policymakers have cut interest rates by a quarter point to 4.25% to cushion the
Read MoreEuropean leaders set to travel to Kyiv as the US, France, Germany, Poland and the UK call for 30-day ceasefire
The leaders of France, Germany, Poland and the UK will be in Kyiv tomorrow as calls intensify for Russia to agree a ceasefire and come to the negotiating table. HM GovernmentSource
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