Episode
In Conversation with the Bank of England's Chief Economist
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- Walescast
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- Jul 9, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 2661
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- http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0nxx9yx
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Summary
Huw Pill is one of just nine members of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee, the group responsible for setting UK interest rates – decisions that influence everything from mortgage costs to inflation. Born and raised in Cardiff, Huw is now the Bank of England's Chief Economist and Executive Director for Monetary Analysis and Research. In this episode, Fliss and James speak to him about his Welsh roots, his journey from Cardiff to one of the most influential economic roles in the country, and his views on the challenges and opportunities facing both the UK and Welsh economies.