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The Herald Scotland
43 minutes ago
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Bank of England rate-setter Alan Taylor ‘pretty concerned' by economic outlook
Official figures showed that Consumer Prices Index inflation jumped to 3.5% in April, up from 2.6% in March. (PA Graphics) The rise in inflation to its highest level since January 2024 comes amid a backdrop of steady reductions in interest rates – which had been kept elevated in a bid to curb high inflation – over the past year. Earlier this month, the Bank of England cut interest rates to 4.25%, their lowest level for around two years, from 4.5%. Mr Taylor, who was among two dissenting rate-setters voting for a sharper cut to 4%, indicated he still hopes for further reductions in interest rates. 'I'm not going to pre-emptively announce my vote, but I think I indicated in my dissent that I thought we needed to be on a lower (monetary) policy path,' he told the Financial Times. 'I'm seeing more risk piling up on the downside scenario because of global developments,' he said, highlighting that President Trump's tariffs were set to drag on global economic growth. Alan Taylor, external member of the Monetary Policy Committee (House of Commons/UK Parliament/PA) On Wednesday, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said trade tensions linked to tariffs would reduce growth in the UK economy next year. Mr Taylor said he believes the recent uptick in inflation is largely caused by one-off factors, adding that he remained 'pretty concerned' about the growth outlook for the economy. He added that recent developments in UK trade, such as the UK-EU deal secured earlier this month, were welcome, they would not wholly offset disruption from US tariff plans. The rate-setter also indicated that positive growth earlier this year was likely to be linked to firms bringing forward activity ahead of the potential tariffs, with growth likely to slow in the coming months.
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Luke Humphries thanks Phil Taylor for ‘extra boost' after winning Premier League
Luke Humphries says a pep talk from Phil Taylor inspired him to become the Premier League champion. The world number one completed darts' 'triple crown' as he beat rival Luke Littler in the final at the O2 Arena in London, adding to his World Championship and World Matchplay wins. Advertisement He joined an esteemed list as only Taylor, Michael van Gerwen and Gary Anderson had previously won all three prestigious tournaments. And the 30-year-old revealed chatting to Taylor – a six-time Premier League champion – helped him get over the line. 'To Phil Taylor, thank you so much. He has given me so much support,' he said. 'He has given me a lot of advice and an extra boost tonight. I'm really happy with that win. 'I'll keep it private between me and Phil. He just gave me confidence and was supportive of me. I think when you've got the greatest dart player in the world, showing a bit of support and belief in you, it makes you feel good. Advertisement 'It's always nice when someone believes in you, but when the best in the world, or was the best in the world, believes in you it feels good.' Humphries looked a good bet to dominate the sport until Littler came along 18 months, with the teenager's to the World Championship final kickstarting an enduring rivalry. They are streets ahead of the rest of the field and this was their 24th meeting in 18 months, with nine of them coming in this season's Premier League alone. Humphries revealed that Taylor's advice was centred on him rather than how to beat Littler. 'It wasn't anything to do with Luke. It was all about me,' he said. 'He's never going to give me advice on how to beat people. He's just going to give me advice about me. Advertisement 'It's all about me. He was telling me stuff about myself, about my just believing in me, to be honest. 'I would never, ever say anything that he's told me specifically, because that's our business. 'But he's just really supportive and gave me that bit of advice.'
Western Telegraph
an hour ago
- Business
- Western Telegraph
Bank of England rate-setter Alan Taylor ‘pretty concerned' by economic outlook
Alan Taylor, who was appointed to the Bank's Monetary Policy Committee last year, indicated he will seek to cut interest rates again soon and dismissed recent stronger-than-expected inflation figures. Official figures showed that Consumer Prices Index inflation jumped to 3.5% in April, up from 2.6% in March. (PA Graphics) The rise in inflation to its highest level since January 2024 comes amid a backdrop of steady reductions in interest rates – which had been kept elevated in a bid to curb high inflation – over the past year. Earlier this month, the Bank of England cut interest rates to 4.25%, their lowest level for around two years, from 4.5%. Mr Taylor, who was among two dissenting rate-setters voting for a sharper cut to 4%, indicated he still hopes for further reductions in interest rates. 'I'm not going to pre-emptively announce my vote, but I think I indicated in my dissent that I thought we needed to be on a lower (monetary) policy path,' he told the Financial Times. 'I'm seeing more risk piling up on the downside scenario because of global developments,' he said, highlighting that President Trump's tariffs were set to drag on global economic growth. Alan Taylor, external member of the Monetary Policy Committee (House of Commons/UK Parliament/PA) On Wednesday, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said trade tensions linked to tariffs would reduce growth in the UK economy next year. Mr Taylor said he believes the recent uptick in inflation is largely caused by one-off factors, adding that he remained 'pretty concerned' about the growth outlook for the economy. He added that recent developments in UK trade, such as the UK-EU deal secured earlier this month, were welcome, they would not wholly offset disruption from US tariff plans. The rate-setter also indicated that positive growth earlier this year was likely to be linked to firms bringing forward activity ahead of the potential tariffs, with growth likely to slow in the coming months.
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Bank of England rate-setter Alan Taylor ‘pretty concerned' by economic outlook
A rate-setter at the Bank of England has said he remains 'pretty concerned' about the economic outlook as he renewed calls to reduce interest rates further. Alan Taylor, who was appointed to the Bank's Monetary Policy Committee last year, indicated he will seek to cut interest rates again soon and dismissed recent stronger-than-expected inflation figures. Official figures showed that Consumer Prices Index inflation jumped to 3.5% in April, up from 2.6% in March. The rise in inflation to its highest level since January 2024 comes amid a backdrop of steady reductions in interest rates – which had been kept elevated in a bid to curb high inflation – over the past year. Earlier this month, the Bank of England cut interest rates to 4.25%, their lowest level for around two years, from 4.5%. Mr Taylor, who was among two dissenting rate-setters voting for a sharper cut to 4%, indicated he still hopes for further reductions in interest rates. 'I'm not going to pre-emptively announce my vote, but I think I indicated in my dissent that I thought we needed to be on a lower (monetary) policy path,' he told the Financial Times. 'I'm seeing more risk piling up on the downside scenario because of global developments,' he said, highlighting that President Trump's tariffs were set to drag on global economic growth. On Wednesday, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said trade tensions linked to tariffs would reduce growth in the UK economy next year. Mr Taylor said he believes the recent uptick in inflation is largely caused by one-off factors, adding that he remained 'pretty concerned' about the growth outlook for the economy. He added that recent developments in UK trade, such as the UK-EU deal secured earlier this month, were welcome, they would not wholly offset disruption from US tariff plans. The rate-setter also indicated that positive growth earlier this year was likely to be linked to firms bringing forward activity ahead of the potential tariffs, with growth likely to slow in the coming months.
Buzz Feed
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
29 Clothing Items That'll Be Favorites For Many Seasons
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