The Latest Breaking News from Alan Taylor

Bank of England policymaker says raising interest rates ‘not compelling’

Alan Taylor, a member of the MPC, played down the need for pushing up borrowing costs.

Evening Standard · 3h ago

Bank rate-setter Taylor urges ‘extended hold’ for interest rates

However, he added that the Bank should look at possible cuts if the conflict in the Middle East calms and energy prices sink.

Evening Standard · Jun 23

Bank should not rush into hiking rates in face of Iran war, says MPC member

Alan Taylor said the current energy price shock and impact on inflation and growth would require a ‘full effort’ from Bank policymakers.

Evening Standard · Mar 26

Cheap Chinese imports to help drive inflation to target, says Bank rate-setter

Alan Taylor sees inflation hitting the Bank’s 2% target by the middle of the year.

Evening Standard · Jan 14

FTSE 100 slips amid Bank of England rate hold and fresh US falls

The FTSE 100 Index closed down 41.30 points at 9,735.78.

Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2025

Bank of England says UK inflation has peaked after leaving rates at 4%; US job cuts jump as firms turn to AI – as it happened

Economists predict UK rate cuts in December, after narrow vote to hold Bank Rate at 4% today

The Guardian - UK · Nov 6, 2025

‘Rising’ risk UK economy will fall into negative growth, says Bank’s Taylor

The rate-setter said he thinks the likelihood of a ‘soft landing’ following the recent uptick in inflation is now receding.

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025

VIP lanes and 25m faulty gowns: what PPE Medpro trial reveals about Tory response to Covid

Case against Michelle Mone-linked company showed pressure to award contracts to those with political connections

The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2025

Stocks mixed but pound up after Bank of England rate cut

The FTSE 100 index closed down 63.54 points, 0.7%, at 9,100.77.

Evening Standard · Aug 7, 2025

UK interest rates slashed to lowest level in two years

UK interest rates have been cut to their lowest level since March 2023, despite the Bank of England predicting a sharp rise in inflation amid…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 7, 2025