Is England right to introduce a tourism tax?
Bath in Somerset is a favourite with tourists. Denny Friday Studio/ShutterstockSupporters tend to call it a “visitor levy”. Detractors prefer to call it a “tourist tax”.
Trump’s Latest Threats Loom Over Fed’s Interest Rate Decision
This month, the president threatened to halt a broad swath of trade if interest rates were not cut, a possibility he resurfaced on Wednesday.
Fed Raises Rates in First Major Step by Warsh to Contain Inflation
The Federal Reserve’s first increase to interest rates since July 2023 comes less than two months before the midterm elections.
Monetary Policy Committee dates for 2027
2027 confirmed dates
Transcript of the Governor's pooled broadcast interview given on 17 September 2026
Following the publication of the Monetary Policy Summary and minutes of the Monetary Policy Committee meeting
Global Economy Is Running Out of Wiggle Room
Many countries blunted the most painful effects of the energy shock from the war in Iran. But prices remain elevated and risks are multiplying.
The US sells more to Brazil than it buys – but Trump is slapping steep tariffs on its exports anyway
As Brazil's trade with the U.S. declines, its trade with China continues to climb.
Bank rate maintained at 3.75% - September 2026 Monetary Policy Summary and Minutes
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee is responsible for making decisions about Bank Rate.
Asset Purchase Facility: Gilt Sales – Market Notice 17 September 2026
This Market Notice outlines the Bank Executive’s approach to implementing the Monetary Policy Committee’s (MPC) decision to unwind the gilts held for monetary policy purposes in the Asset Purchase Facility (APF). As part of this, Bank APF auctions will be paused while the Bank reviews a model of selling gilts to the Government.
Exchange of letters between the Governor and the Chancellor regarding QT and the APF - September 2026
Exchange of letters between the Governor and the Chancellor
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