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Emmeline Pankhurst and Boudicca Join Anti-Sexist Banknote Protest
Bank of England targeted by costumed demonstrators demanding better recognition of historic women figures.
NBNK Claims Lloyds Chairman Sir Winfried Bischoff Personally Warned Over Co-op Bank's Doomed Branches Bid
Co-op Bank pulled out of bid for 632 Lloyds branches and revealed £1.5bn capital hole on balance sheet.
European Market Investors React Cautiously Ahead of Key US Job Figures
US labour market data can influence the Fed's QE decision
Asian Markets Leap on European and UK Central Bank Decisions
However, markets are waiting for US job figures, which could have an impact on Federal Reserve bond programme.
Fed Reserve QE Tapering is Positive for Pension Scheme Deficits
Mercer’s investment experts say speculation that QE may end proves to be good news
UK House Prices Rise at Fastest Annual Pace Since 2010
Halifax data shows prices in the three months ending in June were 3.7% higher than a year ago.
European Markets Rise Ahead of Crucial Central Bank Meetings
The ECB and the BoE are expected to keep interest-rates unchanged.
Ex-NYU Professor Arrested For 'Stalking' Citigroup Chief Economist Willem Buiter
Former NYU professor Heleen Mees charged with sending harassing mails to esteemed industry economist
UK Service Sector Growth Soars to Two Year High
Markit/CIPS PMI data for powerhouse UK service sector says employment and new business in sharpest rises for six years.
RBS Appoints BoE's Sir Andrew Large to Lead Independent Review of Bank's SME Lending
RBS reviewing how it lends to SMEs with view of increasing flow of credit to small firms.
UK Construction Sector Expands Further on Increased Housing Activity
Business activity stabilises in commercial and civil engineering sub-sectors.
British Business Confidence Surges to Highest Level Since 2007
Manufacturing, exports and services see strong growth pointing to recovery.
Welcome to Zombie Britain Mark Carney: Milestone Arrival of New BoE Governor
Schroders’ European Economist Azad Zangana details what the future may hold for Britain with its new Bank of England leader
UK Manufacturing Growth Jumps to 2-Year High on Revived Demand
Seasonally adjusted Markit/CIPS Purchasing Managers' Index rises to 52.5 in June from 51.5 in May.
Mark Carney Starts As Head Of Bank Of England
As the new head he seeks to speed up Britain's exit from economic stagnation.
Mark Carney Starts Bank of England Job with Data Revealing SME Lending Slump [VIDEO]
BoE data shows total loans to SMEs fell 2.8% in three months to May, despite credit easing schemes.
Surging First-Time Buyer Demand Boosts UK Home Prices
Average price of a UK house increased 0.4% on month in June.
Mark Carney: What Will Bank of England's New Governor Mean for Monetary Policy?
IBTimes UK looks at what Carney, govenror Mervyn King's successor, could do with QE, interest rates and forward guidance.
London House Prices Rocket to All-Time High
Nationwide house price index shows London's average 5% above pre-crisis levels as rest of UK wallows 9% below.
Dangerously High Expectations for New Bank of England Governor Mark Carney
Investment manager James Humphreys says putting Carney on a pedestal will mean it’s impossible for him to deliver
RBS Pledges Extra £20bn to SME Lending
RBS and NatWest will contact small businesses directly to encourage them to borrow more money.
European Markets Open Flat Despite Positive US Economic Data
British Chancellor George Osborne will announce £11.5bn ($17.7 billion) of spending cuts today
Banks Boost Mortgage Approvals in Home Ownership Revival
BBA says UK banks approved a total of 65,752 mortgages in May, up 4,490 from April.
Mark Carney's FSB Launches G20 Taskforce to Forge Libor Reform Blueprint
Financial Stability Board sets up taskforce after Barclays, RBS and UBS settle with regulators.
Face Value: Mystery Woman May Grace £5 Note amid Furore over Legal Tender
Bank of England draws up list of candidates including Jane Austen, Emmeline Pankhurst and the Bronte sisters.
UK Banks' £27.1bn Capital Hole Exposed by PRA
Bank of England regulators say five banks - RBS, Lloyds, Barclays, Co-operative Bank and Nationwide - have capital shortfalls.
UK Housing: 20% of British Youth Scrap Home Ownership Plans
About 36% of respondents in a Halifax survey feel they would never be able to own a home.
Paul Tucker Quits Bank of England After Mark Carney Scooped Mervyn King's Governor Job
Deputy governor Tucker's involvement in Libor undermined chance of getting BoE governor role.
UK Industrial Production Up for Third Consecutive Month on Mining Activity Boost
UK industrial output rises 0.1% from March, as manufacturing declines by 0.2%
UK's Trade Gap Narrows By Almost £1bn In April
Exports of ships, aircraft, precious stones and silver about £0.5bn higher in April over March.