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Bank of England neglected climate and nature risk, say former senior staff
Senior Bank of England staff members who resigned from climate and nature risk supervision roles have complained the central bank neglected the issues, leaving the UK financial sector underprepared....

David Hockney’s “Going Up Garrowby Hill”
There are many ways to celebrate spring, but few contemporary artists have devoted more attention to the topic than David Hockney. The cover of the June 9, 2025, issue...
Bank of England policymaker plays down inflation risk in call for rate cuts
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.A member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has...
Bank of England is cutting rates too quickly, warns its chief economist
Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the UK interest rates myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox.The Bank of England’s chief economist has warned it has...
Plans for 12 new towns in England to cost up to £48bn, report says
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Government plans for a dozen new towns in England in the...
In charts: drought risk as England faces driest year this century
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.England and Wales have recorded their driest start to the year...
Two Bank of England rate-setters urge caution on inflation outlook
Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the UK inflation myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox.Two Bank of England policymakers have warned against rushing to reduce...
Bank of England vote split hits hopes for faster interest rate cuts
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.A three-way split among Bank of England policymakers took investors by...
Live news: UK house prices rise ahead of Bank of England decision
UK house prices rose in April, despite the end of temporary relief from the stamp duty tax on property transactions, according to data from mortgage lender Halifax released hours...
Video of England blaze misrepresented as Israel wildfires
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