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Richard Pargeter

Economics Editor · The economy

Richard leads the Herald's economic coverage, from the Bank of England's rate decisions to prices on the high street.

Stories by Richard

Bank rate-setter says Bank mishandled its response to the Iran war shock

Catherine Mann says errors in the Bank's communications pushed up borrowing costs without bearing down on inflation, and backs a rate rise.

2 Oct

Bank of England holds rates as inflation proves stubborn

The Monetary Policy Committee voted to keep Bank Rate on hold, judging that inflation remains too high to cut.

25 Sep