Pay review ‘hypocrisy’ of the Bank of England chief who called for workers’ wage restraint 

Pay review ‘hypocrisy’ of the Bank of England chief who called for workers’ wage restraint Andrew Bailey was present at meeting where pay review was agreed last year It follows his calls for workers to ‘show restraint’ and not accept big pay rises  Bank faced criticism for allowing staff to work from home for four … Read more

Sunak REFUSES to back pleas for workers to shun big pay rises

Rishi Sunak today refused to back the Bank of England’s plea for workers to shun big pay rises despite soaring inflation. The Chancellor said it was ‘not the government’s role’ to get involved in negotiations between companies and employees. The thinly-veiled rebuke to Bank chief Andrew Bailey – who last week urged ‘restraint’ on salary … Read more

Soaring cost of living will not ease until next year, Bank of England boss warns

Soaring cost of living will not ease until next year, Bank of England boss warns: Andrew Bailey says squeeze on living standards will continue until at least 2023 – as he urges staff not to demand higher wages over fears price rises will become ‘ingrained’ Andrew Bailey said staff asking for higher wages could see … Read more

Staff demanding higher wages could contribute to soaring cost of living, Bank of England boss warns 

Don’t ask for big pay rise! Staff should not demand higher wages because it could contribute to soaring cost of living, Bank of England boss warns Andrew Bailey said staff asking for higher wages could see price rises ingrained Campaigners said many Britons had already struggled through lacklustre pay Came as Bank of England hiked … Read more

Ex-Bank of England adviser interest rate rise would be a ‘disaster’

A former Bank of England adviser today delivered a stark warning that raising interest rates now to control inflation would be a ‘disaster’. David Blanchflower said the increasing ‘mood music’ that rates are about to be lifted was ‘foolish’ as price rises coming through the system now are almost certainly ‘terribly temporary’. The economist, currently … Read more

David Cameron will be grilled by MPs next week over the Greensill lobbying row

David Cameron will be grilled by MPs next week over the Greensill lobbying row Finance boss Lex Greensill to appear before the Treasury committee on Tuesday Paid advisor David Cameron urged Rishi Sunak to lend millions to Greensill firm Company subsequently filed for insolvency, threatening thousands of UK jobs  By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 22:00 … Read more

Covid UK: Business confidence surges amid vaccination drive success

British businesses are increasingly confident of bouncing back this year, with levels of optimism higher than their global counterparts, according to a new survey.  UK firms are more likely to expect a rebound in activity in the coming months than their competitors around the world and expectations of a spike in growth are now stronger … Read more

Bank of England chief warns the EU against ‘serious escalation’ of post-Brexit row over City firms

Bank of England chief Andrew Bailey warns the EU against ‘serious escalation’ of post-Brexit row over City firms, warning that its attempts to force them to relocate in the eurozone would be of ‘dubious legality’ Andrew Bailey faced MPs on the Treasury Committee this afternoon Europe’s top banks asked to justify why they should be … Read more

Bank of England boss launches broadside at EU over finance industry rules

Bank of England governor launches broadside at EU as he warns the bloc is trying to cut the City of London out of its banking market Andrew Bailey warned the Eu that the UK will not become a ‘rule-taker’ nation Bank of England governor was speaking during annual speech to City of London UK granted … Read more

Bank of England boss launches broadside at EU over finance industry rules

Bank of England governor launches broadside at EU as he warns the bloc is trying to cut the City of London out of its banking market Andrew Bailey warned the Eu that the UK will not become a ‘rule-taker’ nation Bank of England governor was speaking during annual speech to City of London UK granted … Read more