Bank of England Weekly Report 23 September 2026
The Bank of England published its weekly report for 23 September 2026, setting out the latest data on the Bank’s assets and liabilities; the series is released every Thursday.
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UK steel strategy demand assessment
A government‑commissioned report models UK steel demand to 2050 to inform the UK steel strategy, providing long‑run demand forecasts intended to guide industrial policy, investment and decarbonisation planning for the sector.
UK business; activity, size and location 2026
Breaks down UK business population by legal form, industry, region, turnover and employment size band, giving a detailed snapshot of enterprise activity and scale across sectors for 2026 analysis and policy planning.
Minister for Northern Ireland champions Northern Ireland economic growth, exports and innovation
The Northern Ireland Minister promoted regional economic growth, exports and innovation during visits to AMIC, a UKEF business forum and Catagen, highlighting government support for local businesses and trade opportunities.
Bank rate maintained at 3.75% - September 2026 Monetary Policy Summary and Minutes
Monetary Policy Summary and Minutes for September 2026: the Monetary Policy Committee maintained Bank Rate at 3.75% and published its minutes explaining the decision and its judgement on the economic outlook.
What didn’t work: Gaps, delays, and difficult lessons from the first phase of South Africa’s JETP
Analysis of South Africa’s JETP first phase finds it mobilised international support but revealed gaps, delays and implementation challenges, drawing lessons on financing, delivery and design for upcoming JETP phases.
Inflation composition and monetary stabilization
Staff working paper examining how the composition of inflation influences monetary stabilisation, presenting ongoing research by Bank of England economists and inviting comment and debate on implications for policy.
DfE small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) action plan: 2025 to 2028
DfE sets out an SME action plan for 2025–28 to make it easier for small businesses to access public sector supply chains and to remove unnecessary burdens and costs associated with supplying education services.
Defra's small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) action plan: 2026 to 2027
Defra publishes an SME action plan for 2026–27 aiming to make it simpler for small businesses to access public sector supply chains and to remove unnecessary burdens and costs.
Government-backed broadband rollout plugs thousands into skilled jobs and apprenticeships
Project Gigabit has supported the rollout of government-backed broadband, creating more than 3,000 jobs and apprenticeships in England while delivering faster, more reliable connections to hard-to-reach communities.
Minutes of the Market Participants Group meeting – 24 September 2026
Minutes record the Market Participants Group’s 24 September 2026 meeting, a senior forum where financial market participants shared views and narratives with Monetary Policy Committee members on themes affecting UK financial markets and monetary policy judgement.
Boarded-up high streets brought back to life with £210m boost
A £210 million government fund targets boarded‑up high streets, aiming to return vacant properties to use and devolve decision‑making to local areas as part of a drive for ‘good growth’ across every postcode.
Bentley announcement sees £1bn invested in UK automotive sector in just 7 days
The Business Secretary says over £1 billion of automotive investment has been announced in the UK within seven days, highlighted by a Bentley announcement that contributes to this surge in sector investment.
Domestic energy prices: In short
The Commons Library summarises current domestic energy prices, how they have changed over time and examines whether the UK now has the highest household energy costs in Europe.
‘Made in Europe’ casts a shadow over Burnham’s EU gambit
Joël Reland argues that the EU’s more protectionist regulatory approach—characterised as ‘Made in Europe’—raises the economic costs of non‑membership and complicates political moves like Andy Burnham’s proposed EU outreach.
Episode 3: From 1MDB to The China Contract
Clare Rewcastle Brown discusses how Malaysia’s 1MDB scandal evolved from financial corruption into wider issues of sovereign debt, infrastructure projects, Chinese involvement and resultant geopolitical influence over Malaysia’s politics and economy.
Under Burnham, Investment Screening Remains Hard to Predict
Assessment argues investment‑screening decisions under the Burnham government remain unpredictable because the state has not clearly defined which strategic capabilities require national control, complicating investor and policymaker planning.
Record breaking defence spending with UK industry rises above £34 billion, fuelling reindustrialisation across the UK
Defence spending with UK industry rose 3.2% to a record £34.1 billion in 2025/26, the Ministry of Defence says, arguing the increase is supporting jobs, SMEs and reindustrialisation across the UK.
Review of the IP enforcement framework: Call for Evidence
The Intellectual Property Office seeks evidence on the cost and effectiveness of judicial processes protecting IP rights in the UK, through an informal Call for Evidence examining enforcement pathways and potential reforms.
Exchange of letters between the Governor and the Chancellor regarding CPI Inflation - September 2026
An exchange of letters between the Bank of England Governor and the Chancellor discussing CPI inflation in September 2026, presenting their respective correspondence on inflation developments and related monetary policy considerations.
Regulator performance monitoring
Quarterly regulator performance monitoring updates growth goals and key performance indicators for 16 major regulators as part of the UK government’s Regulatory Action Plan, reporting on progress against agreed KPIs.
UK Betting and Gaming Statistics
Annual statistics covering activity across seven gambling regimes administered by HM Revenue & Customs, providing breakdowns of betting and gaming tax regimes and related revenue and activity measures.
£84 million to boost Plymouth's defence growth plans
Government is releasing £50 million through the Defence Growth Deal for Plymouth, expected to unlock a further £34 million from industry and partners, supporting hundreds of new jobs and local defence sector expansion.
DCMS small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) action plan: 2025 to 2028
DCMS sets out an SME action plan for 2025–28 to help small and medium businesses access public sector supply chains and reduce burdens and costs associated with public procurement.
Measuring Artificial Intelligence in the UK Economy using a thematic account
Sets out what an AI thematic account is, explains ONS’s approach to compiling one and describes how the account will help measure artificial intelligence’s economic impacts across the UK, including scope, data sources and analytic aims.
Retail Sales; Great Britain: August 2026
First estimate of Great Britain retail sales for August 2026, showing month‑on‑month and annual volumes and values, provided both seasonally adjusted and non‑seasonally adjusted to track consumer spending trends across the retail sector.
Five Policy Lessons from the CFM-NIESR Survey
Five lessons from the CFM‑NIESR survey warn the new Chancellor faces the highest borrowing costs in the G7, a fiscal consolidation concentrated toward an election year and contested cash spending plans, informing short‑term budget priorities.
Defence spending with Scottish industry rises above £2.5 billion
Defence contracts with Scottish industry have risen above £2.5 billion, a record level the Scotland Office says is driving reindustrialisation across Scotland.
Allow us to just interpret Willy Hutton and Andy Haldane for you here
Proposes converting utilities into public‑benefit companies with a constitutional duty to deliver high‑quality services and subordinate profitability, arguing this could be done within existing ownership and licensing frameworks to avoid costly shareholder compensation, despite potential legal challenges.
Exchange of letters between the Governor and the Chancellor regarding QT and the APF - September 2026
An exchange of letters between the Bank of England Governor and the Chancellor in September 2026 about quantitative tightening (QT) and the Asset Purchase Facility (APF), setting out the parties’ correspondence on unwinding and APF operations.