The Bank of England has been warned of complacency over the big rise in personal debt. In its toughest warning yet about the possibility of …
Bank of England & QE
Alarming data casts grave doubt on the sustainability of the UK’s economic growth
UK households are saving less than they ever have. The latest ONS data puts the UK household saving rate at just 1.7% in the first quarter …
Why the Bank of England’s tools are broken
The Bank of England has voted to keep interest rates at 0.25% today. Currently, the policies of low rates and quantitative easing are …
The truth behind the “magic money tree”
Amber Rudd, who stood in for Theresa May on the BBC debate on 31st May had a new line of attack for Jeremy Corbyn, accusing him of believing …
What will your MP candidate do to tip the balance in our economy? (Video)
Our economy is unbalanced: money flows towards property and an oversized financial sector, sucking money in from the rest of the economy. …
New Bank of England report should set alarm bells ringing
The inflation report from 11th May and newly released data provide further evidence that the UK economy is increasingly unbalanced. The Bank …
Positive Money’s submission to the Treasury Select Committee on the effectiveness and impact of post-2008 UK monetary policy
The House of Commons Treasury Select Committee is undertaking a landmark inquiry into monetary policy. Our aim is to persuade the committee …
Inflation rises and living standards fall: how can the Bank of England respond?
Most recent figures suggest that consumer prices are increasing, while average wages are stagnating – meaning that people across the country …
Bank ill-equipped to navigate uncertain future
The Bank of England will announce its latest interest rate decision later today. The monetary policy committee, including departing Deputy …