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The Bank of England's new monetary hawk

2 September 2021

1:55 AM

2 September 2021

1:55 AM

Andy Haldane’s departure from the Bank of England opened up one of the most influential roles in guiding UK monetary policy — and that role has now been filled. Huw Pill has been announced as the BoE’s new chief economist, taking up the post from next Monday.

Some of the snap reaction is focusing on Pill’s similarities to those who came before him.

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