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Bank of England
After raising rates to combat inflation, the Bank of England is buying bonds to bring rates down
by
Justin Ho
Sep 28, 2022
The BoE seeks to restore stability after U.K. bond markets reacted badly to a government plan to cut taxes and go deeper into debt.
Why investors are bailing on the UK
Sep 26, 2022
Bond yields hit highs not seen in decades, and the pound fell to a record low against the dollar. What is going on in the UK?
Top central bankers: Economy needs help despite vaccine news
Nov 13, 2020
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Congress “may need to do more” to cushion the blow from the pandemic.
Bank of England, U.K. government take policy action over COVID-19
Mar 11, 2020
On Wednesday, just hours before the U.K. government will outline new spending plans, the Bank of England announced the cuts.
Bank of England involved in Libor scandal, reports the BBC
Apr 10, 2017
The BBC has obtained a secret recording that links the bank to Libor rigging.
New five pound notes contain traces of tallow
by
Kai Ryssdal
Nov 29, 2016
Vegetarians and other groups petition to have the animal fat derivative taken out.
Bank of England to make it easier for banks to lend money
Jul 5, 2016
Following the recent Brexit vote, England's central bank says it will use financial tools for stability.
For public good, not for profit.
What happens when banking becomes alchemy?
by
Kai Ryssdal
Mar 17, 2016
If that is the case, then should we be worried?
Britain's new bank chief takes the helm
Jul 1, 2013
Canadian Mark Carney takes over running the Bank of England today. Carney looks good and has star power, but some wonder whether the current adulation will last.
Amid fears of triple-dip recession, U.K. future uncertain
Jan 25, 2013
Days after David Cameron announced a referendum on U.K. membership in the EU, figures out today revealed that Britain is at risk of slipping into its third recession in a row, leading to further uncertainty about the U.K.'s future.