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Bank of London debuts as first new UK clearing bank in 250 years with global plans
21.12.2021Bank of London debuts as first new UK clearing bank in 250 years with global plans

UK employment boom poses inflation risk, Bank of England officials warn
08.12.2021UK employment boom poses inflation risk, Bank of England officials warn

Starling Bank matures from digital upstart to mainstream lender
30.11.2021Tech-focused model offered speed and flexibility to plunge into loans for Covid-hit small businesses

Virgin Money UK and Microsoft agree strategic partnership to transform banking
23.11.2021Microsoft and Virgin Money UK have agreed a strategic partnership that will see the bank launch a cloud-based platform to drive agility and productivity throughout the business and create a unique colleague and customer experience.

Bank of England keeps UK interest rates on hold at 0.1%
16.11.2021The pound fell heavily after the the Bank of England wrongfooted the City by leaving interest rates at their record low level of 0.1%, despite forecasting a jump in inflation to 5% by next spring.