· Andrew Bailey Wiki · Bank of England WikiThe cost of living
Read full speech on bis.org ↗ContextSpeech at Brunswick Group's cost of living conference at Coin Street in London; the Bank of England keeps inflation low and listens to how households feel price rises.
Why it mattersBailey reports what households told the Bank about rising living costs.
Problems raised
- UK inflation is above 10%.
- Households suffer from the cost of living.
- Persistent inflation pressures may remain.
Solutions proposed
- Listen to people through outreach events.
- Tighten further if inflation proves persistent.
- Explain policy to the public.