Bank of England

Joel Hills Business and Economics Editor

The Bank has downgraded its growth forecast for the British economy as uncertainty over Brexit intensifies. But will it change opinion?

The new polymer note will celebrate British achievement in science.

Here is a guide to some of the possible candidates.

Members of the public are being asked to nominate a prominent figure to feature on the Bank of England’s new notes.

A decision over what character will adorn the note will be made following public suggestions.

Mark Carney tells the Cabinet property prices could fall 35% in three years in the event of a disorderly withdrawal from the EU.

Carney pledged to do whatever he can to support the UK through Brexit.

He told MPs he has discussed staying on past his current leave date of June 2019.

Joel Hills Business and Economics Editor

It should help protect the value of money in the bank but it will also make mortgage debt in particular more expensive to service.

The Bank of England is predicted to increase rates in what would mark only the second rise since the financial crisis struck.