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8:40am, 2nd May, 2019

Bank of England's Carney tells investors they are too relaxed on rates

Bank of England Governor Mark Carney said investors were underestimating how much the central bank could raise interest rates even as it kept borrowing costs on hold on Thursday due to Brexit uncertainty.

Bank of England ups growth view, Brexit keeps rate rise on ice

7:20am, 2nd May, 2019

UK

Bank of England ups growth view, Brexit keeps rate rise on ice

The Bank of England lifted its growth forecasts on Thursday but warned Brexit continued to cloud the outlook for Britain's economy and said there was little immediate risk from waiting for a clearer view before raising interest rates.

Brexit delay leaves little scope for Bank of England rate rise

3:25am, 30th April, 2019

UK

Brexit delay leaves little scope for Bank of England rate rise

A six-month delay to Brexit gives Britain's central bankers space to take a broader view of the economy this week, but persistent uncertainty over leaving the European Union makes them unlikely to raise interest rates any time soon.

Goldman, Bank of England and stock exchange targeted by climate activists in London

5:02am, 25th April, 2019

UK

Goldman, Bank of England and stock exchange targeted by climate activists in London

Environmental activists glued themselves to the London Stock Exchange, blocked roads near the Bank of England and protested outside banks such as Goldman Sachs on Thursday to try to force Britain to help avert what they cast as a climate cataclysm.

Fire services battle moorland fires in northern England

6:31pm, 22nd April, 2019

UK

Fire services battle moorland fires in northern England

Firefighters were battling fires on moorland in northern England on Monday, with one of the biggest blazes likely caused by the careless use of a barbecue during record-breaking hot weather over the weekend, according to the National Trust.

Spring snow falls in New England, U.S. Midwest prepares for blizzard

7:39pm, 8th April, 2019

US

Spring snow falls in New England, U.S. Midwest prepares for blizzard

New England states enjoying the first signs of spring were hit with a wintry blast of snow on Monday and parts of the U.S. Midwest prepared for a blizzard.

Police declare suspicious packages sent to Bank of England as safe

12:33pm, 5th April, 2019

UK

Police declare suspicious packages sent to Bank of England as safe

Police declared safe two suspicious packages sent to the Bank of England on Friday and said cordons closing off nearby roads had been lifted.

Queen spends an equestrian day in western England

12:59pm, 28th March, 2019

UK

Queen spends an equestrian day in western England

Queen Elizabeth indulged her love of horse racing on Thursday with a visit to England's west country where she toured the stables of trainer Paul Nicholls.

Bank of England most likely to cut rates in a no-deal Brexit - Tenreyro

4:32am, 7th March, 2019

UK

Bank of England most likely to cut rates in a no-deal Brexit - Tenreyro

The Bank of England is more likely to cut interest rates than raise them in the event of a disorderly, no-deal Brexit, rate-setter Silvana Tenreyro said on Thursday.

Space race meets Edwardian England at London Fashion Week

3:55pm, 15th February, 2019

UK

Space race meets Edwardian England at London Fashion Week

Outfits inspired by the first female astronaut's trip into space and "an ode to England" kicked off London Fashion Week on Friday as the British capital began its leg of the month-long catwalk calendar.

Bank of England tells banks to build Brexit cash cushions by March

3:09pm, 25th October, 2018

UK

Bank of England tells banks to build Brexit cash cushions by March

Banks in Britain must hold enough cash to withstand any disorderly Brexit hitting financial markets next March, Bank of England Deputy Governor Sam Woods said on Thursday.

Meghan and Harry inspect U.S. Declaration of Independence in England

6:41am, 3rd October, 2018

World

Meghan and Harry inspect U.S. Declaration of Independence in England

Meghan Markle may now be part of the British royal family, but the former American actress' first visit to her new royal duchy began with a viewing of a copy of the U.S. Declaration of Independence from the British crown.

Church of England numbers in Britain are at record low - survey

9:28pm, 6th September, 2018

UK

Church of England numbers in Britain are at record low - survey

The number of Britons who describe themselves as belonging to the Church of England has fallen to a record low with more than half now saying they have no religion, according to a survey published on Friday.

World’s largest offshore wind farm opens off northwest England

6:49pm, 5th September, 2018

UK

World’s largest offshore wind farm opens off northwest England

The world's largest offshore wind farm will open on Thursday off the northwest coast of England when Danish energy group Orsted unveils the Walney Extension project.

UK considers banning 'energy drink' sales to children in England

8:20am, 30th August, 2018

UK

UK considers banning 'energy drink' sales to children in England

The sale of high-caffeine soft drinks to children could be banned in England, the British government said on Thursday, citing public health concerns.

Jewellery thief jailed again for failing to pay back proceeds of England's biggest heist

12:40pm, 14th August, 2018

UK

Jewellery thief jailed again for failing to pay back proceeds of England's biggest heist

One of a gang of ageing criminals who audaciously raided a safe-deposit business in England's biggest-ever burglary will spend more time in jail after failing to pay back over 6 million pounds.

In England's forgotten 'rust belt', voters show little sign of Brexit regret

4:47am, 7th August, 2018

UK

In England's forgotten 'rust belt', voters show little sign of Brexit regret

To Paul Green, a club steward in northern England's 'rust belt', Britain is so broken that he would vote for Brexit again were he to get another chance.

Bank of England raises rates above crisis lows, signals no rush for next hike

7:30am, 2nd August, 2018

UK

Bank of England raises rates above crisis lows, signals no rush for next hike

The Bank of England pushed interest rates above their financial crisis lows on Thursday, but signalled it was in no hurry to raise them further as Brexit approaches with its terms still unclear.

Bank of England poised to raise rates despite Brexit risk

4:50am, 2nd August, 2018

UK

Bank of England poised to raise rates despite Brexit risk

The Bank of England looks set to raise interest rates on Thursday to their highest level since the financial crisis almost a decade ago, defying warnings that it is taking a gamble while the terms of Brexit remain unclear.