Mervyn King

Recent Highlights

• Put pen to paper for the third time this year to explain ... Bank of England policymaker turns gloom merchant Oh no – more gloom about the economy. Martin Weale, the newest member of the Bank of England's interest rate setting committee, has warned that the UK faces a "significant" ... The Guardian - business - 1 week, 3 days ago  
• Forced to write to the chancellor, with inflation remaining above 3%. But ... Inflation: economists' view of the 3.1% figure and how it will affect interest rates What economists think about this month's above-target inflation figure of 3.1% and how it will affect interest rates Inflation fell by 0.1% today but remained above the government's target, meaning ... The Guardian - business - 2 weeks, 3 days ago  
• Explain the overshoot in an open letter to the government for the ... Inflation slows and Bank's King defends overshoot Inflation slowed in July as expected but stayed far above the 2 percent target, forcing Bank of England Governor Mervyn King to explain the overshoot in an open letter to ... RecentNews.co.uk - 2 weeks, 3 days ago  
• Said rate-setters had been "surprised" at the recent strength of inflation and ... Bank 'surprised' at inflation strength Bank of England Governor Mervyn King today said rate-setters had been "surprised" at the recent strength of inflation and warned it would be difficult to judge how far and fast ... The Independent - 2 weeks, 3 days ago  
• Explain himself to the government yet again. Writing to the chancellor, George ... Inflation eases but stays above 3% Inflation has been at 3% or above throughout this year, overshooting the Bank of England's government-set target of 2% Households have been warned to brace themselves for more big rises ... The Guardian - business - 2 weeks, 3 days ago  
• Had to write yet another letter of explanation to the .. Inflation eases but stays above 3% Inflation has been at 3% or above throughout this year, overshooting the Bank of England's government-set target of 2%Inflation eased back as expected last month but is still well above ... RecentNews.co.uk - 2 weeks, 3 days ago  
• Write yet another letter to the chancellor. The rising cost of living ... Inflation expected to stay over 3% July's Consumer Prices Index will be released today and is expected to be well above the government's 2% target Inflation is expected to remain significantly higher than the government's target ... The Guardian - business - 2 weeks, 3 days ago