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Sarah Wren
Economics Editor · The economy
Sarah leads the Journal's coverage of the economy, from the Bank of England's rate decisions to prices on the high street.
Stories by Sarah
Business confidence sinks to 17-month low as energy costs bite
Lloyds’ monthly barometer fell 12 points in September, with executives’ view of the global economy darkening as the Iran war pushes up costs.
30 Sep
Diesel hits record 199.18p a litre as Healey opens talks with US over export ban threat
The Chancellor told the BBC that pump prices were ‘extreme’ and that Britain was discussing a possible American diesel export ban with Washington, as the RAC warned prices had entered uncharted territory.
29 Sep
Chancellor names two new faces to the Bank of England’s Court
David Craig and Paul Nowak will serve on the Bank’s governing body until August 2030; Hanneke Smits joins in January.
21 Sep
Bank of England holds rates at 3.75% as three policymakers vote for a rise
A 6-3 split on the Monetary Policy Committee kept Bank Rate on hold, with the minority favouring an increase to 4 per cent against inflation running at 3.1 per cent.
18 Sep