Bank of England

The UK economy grew at its fastest monthly rate since July last year, having jumped 2.3% in April as lockdown restrictions continued to ease.

Land of the Free still hard to beat

BoE governor and PM also on call

CPI rises 1.5% in April

Driven by rising household utility, clothing, and motor fuel prices

QE held at current pace but BoE signals tapering

Stepping down after June MPC meeting

Race to stabilise economy slowly hots up

Changes follow Woodford collapse

Rates remain unchanged at 0.1%