The Monetary Policy Committee voted by a majority of 5-4 to increase #BankRate to 0.5% and voted unanimously to begin to reduce the amount of quantitative easing. Find out more in our #MonetaryPolicyReport: b-o-e.uk/MPR-Feb-2022
Inflation is above our 2% target. We expect it to rise to around 7% in the spring, but then fall back and be close to our 2% target in around two years’ time. b-o-e.uk/MPR-Feb-2022#MonetaryPolicyReport#Inflation
We have increased interest rates to support inflation returning to our 2% target. Making sure inflation returns to target will support people’s jobs and incomes. b-o-e.uk/MPR-Feb-2022#MonetaryPolicyReport
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Today we launch an exercise to find out how climate-related risks could affect large UK banks and insurers.
Our Climate Biennial Exploratory Scenario investigates the effects of taking climate action early, late or not at all. Find out more: b-o-e.uk/3w9p3EU
We’re asking large banks and insurers to use three scenarios to look at how climate-related risks could affect them.
Two of our scenarios focus on the move to a net-zero emissions economy. The third is concerned with the physical risks created by global warming.
In our climate scenarios, a large rise in fossil fuel prices for UK households and businesses is needed to reduce carbon emissions. We’re asking banks and insurers what this would mean for their businesses.