UK has lost up to 7,000 financial services jobs due to Brexit, BoE says

LONDON (Reuters) – Britain has lost between 5,000 and 7,000 financial services jobs so far as a result of Brexit, less than some forecasters had originally feared, Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said on Wednesday. “That of course is … Read More

Bank of England says UK economy recovering faster than first feared

Rise in consumer spending cheers bank but unemployment will double and GDP drop ‘significantly’ The Bank of England building. Photograph: Ray Tang/REX/Shutterstock The Bank of England has said Britain’s economy is recovering more quickly than initially feared from the coronavirus pandemic … Read More