Bank of England

Bank of England deputy governor Clare Lombardelli said inflation would be brought down by measures cutting energy prices and freezing rail fares.

The central bank says US stock price valuations are their most stretched since the dotcom bubble burst.

The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

Customers will see a significant increase in the amount of money protected if their bank collapses.

Rates are left unchanged after a tight vote ahead of the Budget later this month.

The interest rate decision was made by the narrowest of margins, meaning all eyes are now on the Bank's December meeting.

Afua Kyei, 43, is in charge of the financial governance of the Bank's £1 trillion balance sheet.

The SNP Westminster leader is also urging the UK government to renegotiate its trade deal with the EU.