The Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee held interest rates unchanged at several of its meetings since last year’s general election.

Ian Murray rejected calls for a wealth tax, saying the only solution to the UK’s economic issues was to grow the economy.

Belfast leisure workers are set to stage a 24-hour strike over pay. In a joint statement, the trade unions Unite and Nipsa said Belfast leisure workers are the lowest paid in Northern Ireland.

Javon Riley allegedly picked up the gunman in a stolen Nissan Juke on false plates before transferring to a Range Rover in north London.

Governor Andrew Bailey described it as a ‘finely balanced decision’ after MPC members were forced to hold a second vote.