Leaders invited to Leeds Beckett for Bank of England event
Business leaders have the chance to hear about Yorkshire’s economic prospects from a leading figure at the Bank of England next month.
Leeds Beckett University is calling on local businesses and investors to register for the Bank of England – Economic Prospects Lecture, which is due to take place on February 10.
A spokesman said: “Delivered by Alex Golledge, the Bank of England’s Agent for Yorkshire & The Humber, this free event offers exclusive insight straight from one of the UK’s foremost economic institutions.
"It includes analysis from the Bank’s upcoming Monetary Policy Report; the quarterly data that shapes interest rate decisions, inflation expectations, employment outlooks, and growth forecasts.”
The statement continued: “The Economic Prospects Lecture is a cornerstone of the Leeds Business School’s annual business calendar, attracting professionals from across Yorkshire and the North.
"It provides region-specific interpretation of national and global economic trends, along with insight that local businesses can use to support strategic planning.”
Olga Munroe, from Leeds Business School, who will be chairing the Q&A session at the event, said; “The expertise offered at this event can give insight to Leeds businesses on monetary policy, investment and consumer demand in Leeds and the wider region.
“This lecture is an opportunity for business leaders, financial directors and economic development professionals to connect, inform strategy and stay ahead in an evolving economic environment.”
The lecture is hosted in partnership with Virgin Money and will be introduced by John Bullock, Head of Strategic Finance for Yorkshire & North-East, ahead of a Q&A session. The event takes place on February 10 from 08.45-10:00am at Rose Bowl, City Campus and online.
For more information about the event visit: https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/events/business-lecture-series/bank-of-england---economic-prospects-2026/