Bank set to hold interest rates but ‘needs to be ready’ to act on inflation Most economists are expecting the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee to hold rates at 3.75% at its next meeting on Thursday. Evening Standard · Sep 13
Global Market: Bank of England’s Pill says early rate hike could limit future inflation pressure Bank of England Chief Economist Huw Pill has backed an early interest rate hike to prevent temporary inflationary pressures linked to the Iran war from becoming entrenched. While markets see limited odds of a September hike, expectations for a November increase have risen sharply, keeping inflation, wages and energy costs… The Economic Times · Sep 4
Bank of England chief warns interest rate rise needed to tackle inflation threat IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 4
Bank of England chief economist calls for interest rates to be raised Huw Pill reiterated his concerns about the risks of leaving interest rates unchanged, saying he was uncomfortable with the ‘wait-and-see’ approach of fellow policymakers The Independent UK · Sep 3
Bank of England’s top economist calls for ‘prompt’ interest rate hike Huw Pill said it was a risk to leave interest rates unchanged while waiting for clearer signs of how the Iran war has affected UK inflation. Evening Standard · Sep 3
FTSE 100 rises as US jobs data eases Fed rate hike fears The FTSE 100 closed up 174.53 points, 1.7%, at 10,652.87. Evening Standard · Jul 2
Bank of England boss insists it is ‘not complacent’ about tackling UK inflation Mr Bailey said he was ‘not happy’ that the rate of Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation was above the Bank’s 2% target. Evening Standard · Jun 30
UK government borrowing costs dip and pound rises as City welcomes Burnham speech – as it happened Makerfield MP’s plans for good-quality growth around the UK, and commitment to fiscal rules, are welcomed by investors and economists The Guardian - UK · Jun 29
‘I’m not trying to be a troublemaker’: Bank of England’s Huw Pill on rates split The chief economist said it was not an easy decision for him to go against the grain. Evening Standard · Jun 28
FTSE down as Bank of England keeps interest rates steady The FTSE 100 closed down 108.91 points, or 1.0%, at 10,399.70. Evening Standard · Jun 18
Why have interest rates stayed the same and what could happen next? The Bank decided to keep rates unchanged at 3.75%, the fourth meeting in a row where rates have been held at this level. Evening Standard · Jun 18
Blue chips falter as oil price moves ever higher The FTSE 100 closed down 57.99 points at 10,321.09. Evening Standard · Apr 27
Oil majors boost FTSE 100 amid war uncertainty The FTSE 100 index closed up 71.01 points on Tuesday. Evening Standard · Mar 24
Bank must be prepared to act despite Iran war uncertainty, says Huw Pill The Bank of England’s chief economist said he sees mounting risks to inflation from the energy shock caused by the Iran conflict. Evening Standard · Mar 24
The Guardian - UK · Feb 24 Young bearing the brunt of UK tax and wage changes, says BoE economist Huw Pill warns combined effect of national insurance and minimum wage rises have ‘acute’ effect on youth employment
The Independent UK · Feb 17 Inflation expected to fall to lowest level for nearly a year – what does this mean for interest rates? The figures are likely to reinforce expectations of another interest rate cut, possibly as soon as next month
Evening Standard · Feb 17 What could upcoming inflation figures mean for interest rates in the UK? Most experts predict inflation fell back sharply to 3% in January from 3.4% in December.
Evening Standard · Feb 13 What will upcoming inflation figures mean for interest rates in the UK? Most experts predict inflation fell back sharply to 3% in January from 3.4% in December.
Evening Standard · Oct 17, 2025 Bank of England’s top economist calls for ‘more cautious’ interest rate cuts Huw Pill, chief economist at the Bank, said in a speech in London that he ‘would expect further cuts’ in the coming year.
Evening Standard · Oct 8, 2025 Inflation target provides clear benchmark, says Bank of England chief economist The target has helped to anchor longer-term inflation expectations, Huw Pill said in a speech.
Evening Standard · Aug 8, 2025 Risk of ‘persistent inflation’ could affect rate cuts, says Bank economist Huw Pill, chief economist at the Bank of England, stressed there has been ‘progress’ in bringing inflation down in recent months.
The Guardian - UK · May 25, 2025 Who is calling the shots when it comes to UK wage levels: workers or bosses? Amid apparent rising pay, economists are concerned about the consequences of a possible shift in the balance of power
The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2025 Pace of UK interest rate cuts is too rapid, Bank of England chief economist says Huw Pill says rate cuts could fuel inflation resurgence and urges colleagues to be cautious before making further cuts
Evening Standard · May 20, 2025 UK interest rate cuts have been ‘too rapid’, Bank’s chief economist warns Huw Pill said the pace of interest rate reductions since August last year has been ‘too rapid’ given the balance of risks to UK inflation.
The Independent UK · May 20, 2025 Interest rates falling ‘too fast’ sparking inflation worry, Bank of England’s chief economist warns Huw Pill said cuts in the Bank of England’s base rate have been ‘too rapid’