It’s time to revisit Bank of England independence Damian Pudner Independence should not mean the Bank of England is shielded from government scrutiny and accountability to the public, says Damian Pudner Last week, a striking disclosure by former prime minister Liz Truss reignited the debate on the delicate balance between political authority and the operational independence of central banks – a topic with profound implications [...]
The Bank of England needs to stop rising interest rates to avoid a painful recession Damian pudner After all the interest rate rises and inflation predictions, the Bank of England risks an unnecessarily deep recession, writes Damian Pudner.