Bank of England

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Sep 5, 2025 • via Sky News

The Market Verdict: Britain's Economic Reality Check Arrives at Rachel Reeves' Door

What Tuesday's Bond Market Turmoil Reveals About the UK's Economic Future

The recent turmoil in the UK bond market is a stark reminder that the Bank of England's independence is a thing of the past. As the government grapples with rising borrowing costs and a faltering economy, the central bank's ability to act as a credible counterweight has been severely undermined.

Sep 4, 2025 • via The Guardian

The Tax Death Spiral: How Britain's Government Destroyed Jobs While Promising Growth

Rachel Reeves Promised Growth but UK Businesses Cut Jobs at Fastest Pace in Four Years

The Bank of England's latest survey reveals UK businesses are cutting jobs at the fastest rate in four years, a direct consequence of Chancellor Rachel Reeves' £25bn employer National Insurance raid. Despite promises of economic growth, the government's policies are systematically destroying the productive capacity they claim to champion.

Aug 17, 2025 • via When the Facts Change

When Central Banks Stop Being Central: The Bank of England's Thursday Capitulation

The Bank of England's Independence Is Dead – Markets Know It, Even If Politicians Don't

Britain's central bank has lost its credibility, and the markets are reacting accordingly. The recent interest rate cut is a clear signal that the Bank of England is no longer the independent institution it once was.