Huw Pill
BoE holds rates and reveals talks to sell gilts to Treasury
Economists voice concerns over blurred fiscal and monetary policies
BoE’s scenarios are best way forward, say ex-MPC members
Former UK policy-makers say forecasting approach is suited to today’s highly uncertain times
BoE holds interest rates at 3.75%
Governor says he would respond ‘promptly’ to stronger second-round effects of Iran war
BoE holds rates at 3.75%
Bank outlines scenarios involving varying degrees of conflict-induced inflation in UK
BoE faces its toughest test in four years
Path to contain inflation from supply-side shocks is different compared with 2022–23
Second-round effects from Iran war could persist – BoE’s Pill
Bank’s chief economist says ‘structural change’ in wage-setting behaviour warrants caution in policy
Bank of England holds rates and hints at hikes
MPC member says UK economy ‘damaged’ by energy shock as war triggers first unanimous vote since 2021
Rogoff and Pill sound warnings over inflation
Former IMF chief economist says markets are underestimating Trump’s long-term impact
BoE’s new forecast evaluation unpacks causes of errors
Global shocks and wage growth led bank to underestimate inflation persistence
BoE’s Pill focused on ‘nominal momentum’ in UK economy
Chief economist says inflation dynamics seem to have changed, but there is a lot of noise in the data
Bailey switches sides as BoE holds at 4% in 5–4 decision
Members’ views, published for first time, show disagreement around staff’s central projection
Pill says BoE has focused too hard on inflation forecast
Chief economist argues “richer and more robust analysis” is needed
Time to pay policy-makers based on their performance
The remuneration framework for central bankers needs reform amid failures to hit inflation targets, argues David Bholat
BoE adjusting main models after forecast misses
Bailey says policy-makers decided to “aim off” main forecast after repeated errors
BoE policy-makers highlight value of ‘outreach’ efforts
Talking to public has been “sobering” and helped shape communication, officials say
BoE’s Pill says UK vulnerable to inflation persistence
Confluence of factors leaves UK in worse position than others, chief economist says
Balance sheet policy needs rethink, economists say
BoE chief economist says central banks should focus more on risks of assets they buy
BoE’s Pill says government must ‘respect’ independence
Government and central bank have clashed over causes of UK’s gilt market turmoil