AI could cause global economic downturn, Bank of England governor tells G20 Andrew Bailey, in role as financial stability watchdog chief, warns advanced models risk destabilising system The Guardian - UK · Aug 31
AI and robotics ‘critical’ for faster growth in UK economy, says Bank boss Andrew Bailey also said he felt that so-called second-round effects of inflation in the UK were ‘quite subdued’. Evening Standard · Aug 28
FTSE 100’s early promise fades as Bank of England holds rates The FTSE 100 Index closed down 11.14 points at 10,897.27. Evening Standard · Jul 30
Why have interest rates stayed the same and what could happen next? The Bank of England decided to keep rates unchanged at 3.75%, the fifth meeting in a row where rates have been held at this level. Evening Standard · Jul 30
Interest rates held at 3.75% but Bank prepared to raise them if Iran war goes on The Bank of England indicated that interest rates could be hiked in response to further re-escalation of the US-Israel’s conflict with Iran. Evening Standard · Jul 30
Bank of England policymakers keep rates on hold but more back hike The Bank of England decided to keep its benchmark interest rate steady at 3.75 percent. However, three policymakers have pushed for a possible hike amid rising tensions in the Middle East. With inflation expected to touch 3.2 percent later this year, projections indicate that rates will stay above target until… The Economic Times · Jul 30
Bank holds interest rates as energy and memory chips set to lift inflation A majority of the central bank’s nine-strong Monetary Policy Committee voted in favour of keeping interest rates at 3.75%. Evening Standard · Jul 30
Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75% as inflation fears mount Split vote comes as Iran war is rekindled and oil price climbs close to $90 a barrel The Guardian - UK · Jul 30
Global Market: Bank of England expected to hold rates steady as inflation risks stay in focus The Bank of England is expected to hold its benchmark interest rate at 3.75% as policymakers assess inflation risks from geopolitical tensions, energy prices and a slowing labour market. Investors will track the central bank’s guidance on future rate moves. The Economic Times · Jul 30
Bank of England set to hold interest rates at 3.75% A number of economists have predicted another seven-to-two vote in favour of holding the current rate. Evening Standard · Jul 29
How Burnham’s team could reshape the Bank of England Taking a fresh look at the Bank’s role would send a strong signal that a Burnham government is prepared to do things differently The Guardian - UK · Jul 17
Bank of England governor would have put off Farage meeting had £5m gift been under investigation Exclusive: Andrew Bailey says he does not regret meeting Reform UK leader to discuss cryptocurrency regulation The Guardian - UK · Jul 15
Global Market: BoE governor calls for balanced banking rules, rejects deregulation push Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey pushed back against broad calls for deregulation, arguing that effective financial rules are essential for maintaining stability and supporting long-term economic growth. He also renewed his call for greater international cooperation on regulating advanced AI models, warning that the technology's cross-border risks require coordinated… The Economic Times · Jul 15
Global cooperation needed to tackle AI threats, says Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey warns that US will not be able to achieve its ambitions alone The Guardian - UK · Jul 14
Evening Standard · Jul 14 Bailey: City red tape should ‘flush out’ excessive bank profits but not cap them Andrew Bailey told City bosses that arguing for less regulation was ‘unhelpfully reductive’.
The Guardian - US · Jul 14 The UK wants to catch up in the global AI race – but is too wary to go all-in UK fears a ‘triple whammy’: oversized investment in AI stocks, slower adoption of AI than predicted and the breakneck pace of AI’s development
Evening Standard · Jul 14 ‘Big issue’ for UK is low economic growth, Bank of England boss warns Burnham Andrew Bailey’s remarks come as the Labour MP is now guaranteed to be the successor of Sir Keir Starmer next week.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 14 MPs vote on Hillsborough amendment as Starmer and Burnham address Commons – as it happened Outgoing prime minister opens third reading debate on the Hillsborough law bill
The Guardian - UK · Jul 8 Bank of England governor says he is ‘able to spot’ lobbying after Farage crypto meeting Exclusive: Andrew Bailey says no policy changes were made as a result of pressure from crypto tycoon-backed Reform leader UK politics live – latest updates
Evening Standard · Jul 6 New Bank of England chief cashier to ‘lead work on new generation of banknotes’ Rhys Phillips will take up the role as the Bank of England’s chief cashier and director of notes in October.
TechRadar · Jul 6 ‘They are another reminder of criminal activity designed to defraud people’: NatWest boss becomes latest City figure caught in AI social media scam Another top banking figure is the subject of a deepfake image designed to scam social media users
The National (Scotland) · Jul 3 Nigel Farage reported to standards watchdog over 'crypto lobbying' amid £5m gift row REFORM UK leader Nigel Farage has been reported to a standards watchdog over claims he lobbied the Bank of England on crypto policy that could…
The Guardian - UK · Jul 2 Nigel Farage reported to standards watchdog over ‘crypto lobbying’ Commissioner asked to investigate Reform UK leader after private meeting with Bank of England governor
Evening Standard · Jul 2 FTSE 100 rises as US jobs data eases Fed rate hike fears The FTSE 100 closed up 174.53 points, 1.7%, at 10,652.87.
Evening Standard · Jul 1 New US central bank boss asserts political independence amid Trump pressure Kevin Warsh said there would be ‘no changes’ to the independence of the Federal Reserve amid pressure from Donald Trump.