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Recessions often change macroeconomic relationships
CBDCs could boost government coffers, displace costlier taxation and improve the efficiency of payments
Andy Haldane’s stance emerges as FT analysis finds MPC downgraded forecast on pace of recovery
Higher estimate all but eliminates the possibility that central bank will set a negative interest rate this year
The Bank of England enters into a swap facility with the BIS to ease a potential currency shortage that nobody would usually be worried about.
Senior civil servant Tom Scholar tells MPs he received phone call and texts from former PM
Cash centre to shut but operations and ‘substantial’ number of staff to move north
The Bank of England has united with the Treasury to explore the basis for a UK central bank digital currency, but will it also fairly address the downsides?
Aim would be to future proof sterling against cryptocurrencies and improve the payments system
Lenders are being assessed on risks arising from extreme weather and the energy transition
Andy Haldane will leave central bank in June after working there since 1989
‘Striking’ rise in UK government debt holdings comes as central bank stepped up QE during Covid crisis
Chancellor’s text messages show how former PM sought access for his employer to BoE Covid loans scheme
Sooner or later, monetary loosening will be needed. Delivering it with sub-zero rate cuts looks increasingly sensible
Climate is a risk to financial stability; more radical measures need democratic approval
BoE governor dismisses tiers of interest on reserves but has considered such a system amid negative rates
UK regulator concerned that continent counterparts demanding more to move than necessary
Andrew Bailey says consumers are at much greater risk than from offline media because of weaker regulation
Policymakers and analysts are revising up their Q1 GDP forecasts
It is in the industry’s ‘collective interest’ to extend loans after government-backed schemes are wound down, report says
Metals magnate sought help from law firm Mossack Fonseca over establishing offshore lender
Abandoning its campaign to be recognised as RB continues longstanding identity crisis
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead
Central bank keeps interest rates at 0.1% and sees no medium-term inflation risk
The pandemic response has shown again that, as with monetary policy, a trusted independent body is needed
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