UK’s financial stability remains challenging, says Bank of England
Britain’s financial stability following the Brexit referendum “remains challenging” and the likelihood of risks “remains elevated”, the Bank of England has…
Governance
We should celebrate Mark Carney’s decision to stay, says deputy
Ben Broadbent, the Bank of England’s deputy governor, today said that Mark Carney’s decision to stay on as governor until 2019…
Economics has a serious gender problem – it needs more women
By Victoria Bateman, Lecturer and Fellow in Economics, University of Cambridge On the eve of the 2008 financial crisis, economists were…
Chancellor facing an £84 billion black hole in public finances
Chancellor Philip Hammond is facing an £84 billion black hole in public finances fuelled by Brexit in next month’s mini-budget, according…
Heathrow to get a third runway as Gatwick misses out
A third Heathrow runway has been given the go-ahead after proposals to expand an existing runway at Heathrow or build a…
UK facing big payments to secure good EU trading terms
The UK may need to make big payments to the EU to secure preferential trading terms after Brexit, according to BBC…
Survey of financial directors predicts more uncertainty over Brexit
Uncertainty over the impact of Brexit is forcing financial directors to reconsider investment plans, according to Deloitte and the accountancy firm…
Single market membership boosts GDP by 4%
Remaining a member of the EU’s single market could boost the economy by 4%, the Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) has…
Eight top Twitter accounts for finance professionals
We’ve rounded up eight of the most relevant and engaging Twitter accounts for professionals who want the latest news and insights…
The CFO has become the corporate magpie
Scientists understand evolution as more than just the ‘survival of the fittest’. Aberrations or oddities that develop without rhyme or reason…