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Bank of England invites the public for views on the next major redesign of banknotes

Wednesday, July 16th 2025 - 07:52 UTC “I am really keen to hear what themes the public would like to see represented.” said Victoria Cleland, the Bank's chief cashier, whose signature appears on notes. Banknotes issued by the Bank of England are about …

The Bank of England wants help designing notes – here's my top 4 outrageous ideas

Bagpuss, Princess Diana, Basil Fawlty, Maggie Thatcher, Ada Lovelace. No, this is not my fantasy dinner party guest list but some of the names put forward for the redesigned King Charles banknotes. Despite a steady decline in cash usage (or maybe because …

Will interest rates be cut in August? The key factors for the Bank of England and 2025 predictions

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Bank of England must cut rates despite hotter-than-expected inflation

The Bank of England should press ahead with cutting interest rates next month – despite a surprise uptick in inflation – says the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory and asset management organisations. UK headline inflation …

Reeves’s Treasury hits back at Bank of England chief in national insurance row

The government has defended its national insurance contributions (NICs) rise in the face of suggestions from the Bank of England (BoE) that the employment market has slumped as a result. The Bank’s Governor, Andrew Bailey, said firms were “adjusting …

A Bank of England rate cut next week is the only rational move

If the Bank of England holds interest rates steady again next week, it would be indefensible. The UK economy is clearly suffocating under the weight of tight policy, and the longer the Bank delays, the greater the damage, particularly to businesses already …

Inflation jumps to 3.6% in blow to households - but Bank of England still tipped to cut interest rates

UK inflation has ticked up to 3.6 per cent in June, according to official figures released this morning. The increase renews pressure on the Bank of England to keep interest rates elevated, but experts believe they may still be tipped to cut the rate next …

Rising inflation shows how the Bank of England is failing

The rate of inflation climbed to 3.6 per cent in June – up from 3.4 per cent in May. That’s well above the 2 per cent target that the Bank of England consistently misses. It begs the question why the Bank’s chancellor, Andrew Bailey, spent the weekend …

Bank of England Readying New Retail Payment Infrastructure Plan

The Bank of England says it’s working on a new infrastructure for U.K. retail payments. This new model, the central bank’s Payments Vision Delivery Committee said in a news release Tuesday (July 15), “embeds public and private sector collaboration, …

Bank of England: stablecoins are no substitute for commercial bank money

Yesterday both the UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves and the Governor of the Bank of England Andrew Bailey gave speeches at Mansion House that mentioned stablecoins. The Governor highlighted the “urgent need” for innovation in payments and the opportunity this …

GBP/USD Continues to Decline, with Little Support From the Bank of England

The GBP/USD pair has slowed its decline, stabilising near 1.3391. On the previous day, Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey addressed key global economic challenges in a speech at Mansion House. He described the latest wave of trade tariffs as a …

Bank of England to find replacement for UK’s outdated payment system

Bank of England's Bailey backs IMF to help fix problems in global economy

By William Schomberg LONDON (Reuters) -Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said on Tuesday the International Monetary Fund had a key role to play in tackling the buildup of risky imbalances in the world economy, many of them coming from the United …

Bank of England puts forward measures to bolster growth for mid-sized banks and building societies

Today (15 July), the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) introduced plans to make it easier for mid-sized banks to compete in the mortgage market. As part of the process, the regulator will issue a discussion paper in mid-summer "with options to …

Bank of England to ease rules for smaller and mid-sized banks

Bank of England looks for jobs data revisions ahead of rate decision

Tuesday 15 July 2025 2:14 pm Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email The Bank of England will be closely monitoring inflation data ahead of a crucial meeting next month. …

Bank of England ready to make larger interest rate cuts if UK economy shows signs of slowing down

Tuesday, July 15th 2025 - 06:39 UTC “I really do believe the path is downward” on interest rates, Mr, Bailey was quoted in The Times. BoE will review rates at the Bank's next meeting on 7 August The Bank of England is prepared to make larger interest …

Pound drops after Bank of England says it could further cut interest rates if jobs market slows

The pound dropped to a three-week low after the governor of the Bank of England said it could make bigger cuts to interest rates if the job market slows too quickly. Andrew Bailey said “slack” was opening up in the UK economy, as higher taxes have squeezed …

Bank of England governor says jobs slowdown could prompt rate cut; European markets fall after Trump tariff threat – as ...

Introduction: Bank of England could cut rates faster if  jobs market slows, governor saysGood morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of business, the financial markets and the world economy. The pound has dropped to a three-week low this morning, …

AristotleK12 Wins Future’s Best of Show Award, Presented by Tech & Learning

MINNEAPOLIS , MN, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AristotleK12, the all-in-one student technology management platform developed by Sergeant Laboratories, has been honored with the prestigious Future’s Best of Show Award at ISTE …

Keen Wealth Advisors Named One of USA Today’s Best Financial Advisory Firms of 2025

Keen Wealth Advisors ranks among USA Today's Best Financial Advisory Firms of 2025, reflecting their client trust and commitment to retirement planning. OVERLAND PARK, KS, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Keen Wealth …

Yuno Named One of the World’s Top FinTech Companies by CNBC & Statista

Selected from hundreds of companies across nine categories, Yuno stands alongside industry leaders as one of the world’s most innovative fintechs. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Yuno, the global payment …

Mirava Launches Innovative Regional Pricing Platform to Accelerate Global Mobile App Revenue Growth

Mirava helps mobile apps grow revenue with smarter, region-based pricing—early users unlocked up to 35% more revenue after the alpha launch. AMSTERDAM, NOORD-HOLLAND, NETHERLANDS, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mirava, a leading mobile app …

EBC 金融集團捐贈 10,000 美元協助臺灣丹娜絲颱風災後重建行動

在需要之時，EBC 與臺南及受災社區站在一起——支持救援、重建與復原 TAINAN, TAIWAN, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 面對丹娜絲颱風帶來的嚴重災情，EBC 金融集團（EBC）已向臺南市政府官方救災基金捐贈 10,000 美元。這筆捐款展現了 EBC 對受災地區的關懷，以及對推動重建工作的用心與承諾。 丹娜絲颱風於 7 月 6 …

Argent LNG Launches EPC Review and Pre-Filing Process with FERC to Advance Flagship U.S. LNG Project in Port Fourchon

METAIRIE, LA, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Argent LNG, an independent U.S.-based LNG developer pioneering a new model for low-carbon energy infrastructure, announced today that it has initiated a comprehensive EPC partner …

BoCG Ventures and Bin Dasmal Group Forge Exclusive Strategic Innovation Corridor Between Los Angeles and Dubai

New Partnership to Accelerate Cross-Border Growth in Real Estate, Sports, Fintech, and Entertainment ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BoCG Ventures, a global venture operating and investment firm, has signed a …

BIRMINGHAM BANK APPOINTS JACKIE BURCHILL AS NEW HEAD OF LENDING

Jackie Burchill appointed as new Head of Lending at Birmingham Bank BIRMINGHAM, UNITED KINGDOM, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Birmingham Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Jackie Burchill as its new Head of Lending, marking a …

New Keepnet Study Shows New Employees Highly Vulnerable to Phishing Attacks Within First 90 Days

Keepnet Labs reveals a cybersecurity risk: approximately 71% of newly hired employees fall victim to phishing scams within the first three months at their job. LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The "2025 …

OneAdvanced secures £1.2 billion refinancing to further accelerate growth and innovation

BIRMINGHAM, UNITED KINGDOM, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- OneAdvanced, a leading provider of AI-powered sector-focused software portfolios, today announced the successful completion of a £1.2 billion private credit refinancing of existing …

Portugal Maintains Strategic Edge in Investment Migration Despite Citizenship Law Debate

Strategic Insights from Get Golden Visa for Global Investors LISBON, LISBON, PORTUGAL, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Despite ongoing parliamentary debate around proposed changes to the Portugal citizenship law, investor demand for the …

First DLT License in Nordic & Eastern Europe: Axiology Targets EU Capital Markets Change

Axiology becomes only the second in Europe to receive this licence, with a focus on enabling digital bond issuance and trading for SMEs and retail investors. VILNIUS, LITHUANIA, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Axiology, a Lithuanian fintech …

Aladdin Tech Acquires Coinvexor, Enhancing Winwinpay and Expanding Their Fintech Portfolio

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Aladdin Tech, a global leader in fintech innovation, today announced the acquisition of Coinvexor, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange platform known for its secure and user-friendly …

GECA Appoints Influential European Crowdfunding Architect Karsten Wenzlaff to Steering Committee

Regulatory visionary who helped create €5 million EU cross-border framework joins global alliance to accelerate borderless investment vision LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Global Equity Crowdfunding Alliance ( …

Cancellation of NIDA’s free cannabis program at the University of Mississippi threatens termination of clinical trials

Researchers will have to find alternative sources of cGMP cannabis from other DEA Manufacturers BRUNSWICK, ME, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cancellation of the University of Mississippi’s “Production of Cannabis and …

Aerolib Healthcare Solutions Unveils Aerolib AI: The Ultimate Appeals Machine

Aerolib AI Revolutionizes Hospital Revenue Recovery with Breakthrough Appeals and Denials Platform FRISCO, TX, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Aerolib Healthcare Solutions, a leader in integrating clinical expertise with …

EBC Financial Group Provides USD10,000 in Relief to Support Typhoon Danas Recovery Efforts in Taiwan

In times of need, EBC stands with Tainan and affected communities—supporting relief, rebuilding, and resilience. TAINAN, TAIWAN, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response to the devastating aftermath of Typhoon Danas, EBC Financial Group ( …

EBC Financial Group Provides USD10,000 in Relief to Support Typhoon Danas Recovery Efforts in Taiwan

In times of need, EBC stands with Tainan and affected communities—supporting relief, rebuilding, and resilience. TAINAN, TAIWAN, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response to the devastating aftermath of Typhoon Danas, EBC Financial Group ( …

EBC Financial Group Provides USD10,000 in Relief to Support Typhoon Danas Recovery Efforts in Taiwan

In times of need, EBC stands with Tainan and affected communities—supporting relief, rebuilding, and resilience. TAINAN, TAIWAN, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response to the devastating aftermath of Typhoon Danas, EBC Financial Group …

Colle AI Launches Dynamic Editing Modules for NFT Personalization

New feature empowers creators with flexible trait editing, real-time customization, and multichain-ready personalization tools LONDON , LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Colle AI (COLLE), the multichain AI-powered NFT …