Economic insights: Forecasts from the Monetary Policy Committee

The Monetary Policy Committee is a key component of the Bank of England, responsible for setting the UK's monetary policy. Its primary goal is to achieve price stability, while also supporting the government's economic policies - including those for growth and employment. 

Understanding the Monetary Policy Committee's forecasts helps businesses make informed decisions about interest rates, inflation, economic growth, and risk management. 

Join Reed and Andrew Holder, Agent for Central Southern England at the Bank of England, for an in-depth analysis and review of the latest financial developments in the UK economy.

What to expect 

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of recent changes in the UK economy 

• Learn about the expected trends in economic growth and inflation over the coming years 

• Hear firsthand how the Monetary Policy Committee's views might influence future interest rates 

• Engage in a Q&A session to have your pressing economic questions answered 

Our speaker 

Andrew Holder, Agent – Central Southern England, Bank of England 

Andrew has been an Agent for Central Southern England since December 2015, having joined the agency as a deputy agent in August 2008. He joined the Bank of England in 2001, working in head office roles that included writing parts of the bank's quarterly inflation report, working with Economist Chris Allsopp on his review of statistics for economic policymaking, and finally as a research adviser to Economist Andrew Sentance on the Monetary Policy Committee. 

Andrew studied economics at King's College, Cambridge, and the London School of Economics. He started his career as an economist working in HM Treasury, where at various times he worked on monetary, fiscal, and environmental policies.