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Bank of England says it could lower interest rates more than expected, but June cut isn’t ‘fait accompli’ – as it happened

Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey is briefing reporters after BoE left UK interest rates on hold again in a dramatic 7-2 split

The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2024

Central banks will push economies into recession, says Hunt adviser

Signs of weakness needed before monetary policy is eased in west, says strategist advising chancellor

The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2023

Who are the economic experts appointed to Jeremy Hunt’s new advisory panel?

Four advisers, including George Osborne’s ex-chief of staff, named, with chancellor seeking to repair damage from mini-budget

The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2022