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Bank of England

Our coverage on the Bank of England provides in-depth reporting on the institution’s monetary policy decisions, regulatory frameworks, and their implications for the UK accountancy profession. Accountancy Today examines the Bank’s role in setting interest rates through the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), its oversight of financial stability via the Financial Policy Committee (FPC), and the Prudential Regulation Authority’s (PRA) supervision of banks and investment firms. We analyse how these functions influence audit practices, financial reporting standards, and the broader economic environment in which accountancy firms operate. Our editorial also covers the Bank’s initiatives on financial innovation and its engagement with the accountancy sector to promote growth and competitiveness. This coverage equips accountants, partners, and firm leaders with insights into the evolving financial landscape shaped by the Bank of England’s policies.

Bank of England

Our coverage on the Bank of England provides in-depth reporting on the institution’s monetary policy decisions, regulatory frameworks, and their implications for the UK accountancy profession. Accountancy Today examines the Bank’s role in setting interest rates through the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), its oversight of financial stability via the Financial Policy Committee (FPC), and the Prudential Regulation Authority’s (PRA) supervision of banks and investment firms. We analyse how these functions influence audit practices, financial reporting standards, and the broader economic environment in which accountancy firms operate. Our editorial also covers the Bank’s initiatives on financial innovation and its engagement with the accountancy sector to promote growth and competitiveness. This coverage equips accountants, partners, and firm leaders with insights into the evolving financial landscape shaped by the Bank of England’s policies.

Middle East conflict to weigh on UK growth, EY warns

While growth is expected to rise to 1.2% in 2027, this still remains below the 1.4% rate…

BDO output index hits 16-month high as firms frontload for disruption

BDO’s report revealed output growth despite record lows in employment and rising costs

BoE continues to hold interest rates at 3.75% 

The bank acknowledged that the ongoing war in the Middle East ‘means that prospects for…

BoE holds interest rates at 3.75%

In December, the bank had voted to cut rates from 4% to 3.75%, the lowest the level it had…

BoE cuts interest rates to 3.75%

The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to cut interest rates from 4% to 3.75%, the lowest the…

Charity Commission appoints new legal and accountancy director

The Charity Commission has appointed Jan Lasik as its new director of legal and accountancy…

UK economy slows to 0.1% in third quarter

The UK’s economic growth slowed to 0.1% in the third quarter, falling short of expectations…

How accountants can safeguard value in buy-and-build deals

After a turbulent few years for the UK’s private equity (PE) market, buy-and-build remains…

BoE holds interest rates at 4% ahead of Budget

The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to keep interest rates steady at 4% ahead of the…

BoE holds interest rates at 4% 

The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to hold interest rates steady at 4% amid concerns around…
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