ICAEW North East: In conversation with the Bank of England | 2026

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Schedule Description: Gain insights into the economic landscape and market conditions for local businesses in the North East. Join us for a discussion with Bank of England

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Zoom Passcode: Alison.Tait@icaew.com

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Gain insights into the economic landscape and market conditions for local businesses in the North East. Join us for a discussion with Bank of England Agent and Deputy Agent for the North East, where they will provide updates on the latest Monetary Policy report and its implications for businesses in the region.

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ICAEW North East: In conversation with the Bank of England | 2026

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24 February 2026 | Virtual | Mauricio Armellini | Agent for North East | Bank of England

Plus, ICAEW BCM report review with Simon Gray | Head of Business | ICAEW

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10 November 2026 | Virtual | Gareth Harrison | Deputy Agent for North East | Bank of England

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Mauricio Armellini, Agent for the North East, Bank of England and Gareth Harrison, Deputy Agent for the North East, Bank of England, provide a critical briefing on the region's economic health and future outlook. These sessions move beyond the headlines to deliver direct analysis from the Bank, helping you navigate current market conditions and plan for the future.

What to expect

Monetary policy deep dive | Receive updates on the latest Monetary Policy report, including detailed economic analysis and inflation projections, and understand their specific implications for businesses in the North East.
Forward-looking insights | Learn about the future outlook for the UK and North East economy, with a focus on critical local impacts such as energy and food prices, sustainable growth, and local employment trends.
Regional benchmarking | Gain a clear understanding of where the North East stands through a comparative analysis against national and other regional economic trends.
Contribute to the discussion | This is your valuable opportunity to contribute directly to the discussion and provide feedback that will be considered in the Monetary Policy Committee's next review. Don't miss this chance to hear directly from the Bank of England.

The event in February is a joint session and provides an essential briefing, delivering direct economic analysis from the Bank of England alongside a review of the latest ICAEW Business Confidence Monitor (BCM) report for the North East. It is tailored for members in business and practice, helping you navigate current market conditions and plan for the future.

ICAEW BCM regional trends | Get a clear overview of the quarterly BCM report findings. Discover the latest trends, emerging opportunities, and key challenges facing businesses today, offering practical strategies to thrive in an ever-changing environment.

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Event Organiser - Alison Tait

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telephone number +44 (0)7814 159721

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About the speakers

	Mauricio Armellini \| Agent for North East \| Bank of England Mauricio has been a member of the Government Economic Service since 2008, when he joined the Department for Work and Pensions to lead teams of analysts in areas of key Ministerial attention such as skills and pensions. In 2013 he went on secondment to the North East Local Enterprise Partnership, where he worked as Chief Economist until his appointment as Bank of England’s Agent for the North East in September 2014. Mauricio came to the North East in 2005 to undertake his PhD studies in economics at Durham University, following his MA in Development Economics at Williams College (USA). He also taught economics at undergraduate and postgraduate level at Durham University. Before leaving his native Uruguay in 2004, he worked as a professional economist in the financial and non-for-profit sectors.
	Gareth Harrison \| Deputy Agent for North East \| Bank of England Gareth is our Deputy Agent in the North East. He acts as our ‘eyes and ears’ in the region. His job is to meet people from companies of all sizes, and from all sectors, to understand the business conditions they face. He feeds this intelligence back to our policymakers who use it to inform our policy decisions on things like what Bank Rate we set. Before he joined Bank of England, Gareth worked for the manufacturing trade body EEF. Previously, he worked as a recruitment specialist. He has a degree in Business and Economics and a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resources Management. Gareth has a largely unfulfilling lifelong obsession with Newcastle United and a love of travel and cookery.
	Simon Gray \| Head of business \| ICAEW Simon is an ICAEW Chartered Accountant and ICAEW member who qualified with KPMG in Nottingham. After many years of volunteering, including District Society President, Chair of the Business Committee and Council Member, he joined ICAEW as Head of Business in December 2021. His background is in the recruitment, careers, membership and inward investment sectors. Simon has started and run his own businesses and served as a Non-Executive Director.
	Kim Johnston \| Regional Director, North East, Yorkshire and the Humber \| ICAEW Dr Kim Johnston, an experienced senior executive with a knowledge of the private, public, and charitable sectors. Kim’s background is predominantly in commercial business development. Most recently she worked in telecommunications, first as Chief Commercial Officer at MS3 Networks, and before that as the Regional Partnership Director for CityFibre. Previously, Kim was Business Development Officer for Leeds City Council and Communications Manager for Leeds Chamber of Commerce. With a PhD in researching the impact of the integration of teams within the English health and social care system, Kim has an excellent understanding of partnership working across organisations.

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	Mauricio Armellini \| Agent for North East \| Bank of England Mauricio has been a member of the Government Economic Service since 2008, when he joined the Department for Work and Pensions to lead teams of analysts in areas of key Ministerial attention such as skills and pensions. In 2013 he went on secondment to the North East Local Enterprise Partnership, where he worked as Chief Economist until his appointment as Bank of England’s Agent for the North East in September 2014. Mauricio came to the North East in 2005 to undertake his PhD studies in economics at Durham University, following his MA in Development Economics at Williams College (USA). He also taught economics at undergraduate and postgraduate level at Durham University. Before leaving his native Uruguay in 2004, he worked as a professional economist in the financial and non-for-profit sectors.
	Gareth Harrison \| Deputy Agent for North East \| Bank of England Gareth is our Deputy Agent in the North East. He acts as our ‘eyes and ears’ in the region. His job is to meet people from companies of all sizes, and from all sectors, to understand the business conditions they face. He feeds this intelligence back to our policymakers who use it to inform our policy decisions on things like what Bank Rate we set. Before he joined Bank of England, Gareth worked for the manufacturing trade body EEF. Previously, he worked as a recruitment specialist. He has a degree in Business and Economics and a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resources Management. Gareth has a largely unfulfilling lifelong obsession with Newcastle United and a love of travel and cookery.
	Simon Gray \| Head of business \| ICAEW Simon is an ICAEW Chartered Accountant and ICAEW member who qualified with KPMG in Nottingham. After many years of volunteering, including District Society President, Chair of the Business Committee and Council Member, he joined ICAEW as Head of Business in December 2021. His background is in the recruitment, careers, membership and inward investment sectors. Simon has started and run his own businesses and served as a Non-Executive Director.
	Kim Johnston \| Regional Director, North East, Yorkshire and the Humber \| ICAEW Dr Kim Johnston, an experienced senior executive with a knowledge of the private, public, and charitable sectors. Kim’s background is predominantly in commercial business development. Most recently she worked in telecommunications, first as Chief Commercial Officer at MS3 Networks, and before that as the Regional Partnership Director for CityFibre. Previously, Kim was Business Development Officer for Leeds City Council and Communications Manager for Leeds Chamber of Commerce. With a PhD in researching the impact of the integration of teams within the English health and social care system, Kim has an excellent understanding of partnership working across organisations.