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

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

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Northern Yorkshire & Humber Region
Feb
24
Tue
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10
Tue
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
CPD hours: 1
Zoom Passcode: Alison.Tait@icaew.com

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 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 | BCM report review | 24 February 2026

ICAEW North East: In conversation with the Bank of England | BCM report review | 24 February 2026

No Charge
Available
Virtual
Yorkshire and Humberside
Northern Yorkshire & Humber Region
Feb
24
Tue
12:30
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14:00 GMT
Schedule Type Title: Weekdays
Schedule Description: Gain insights into the economic landscape and market conditions for local businesses in the North East. Join us for a discussion with Mauricio Armelli
Sessions: 1
Session Hours: 1.00
CPD hours: 1
Zoom Passcode: Alison.Tait@icaew.com
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Description

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

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Date and time Location
24/02/2026 | 12:30 - 14:00 Virtual

Event Information

Mauricio Armellini, Agent for the North East, Bank of England, provides a critical briefing on the region's economic health and future outlook. This session moves 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.

This joint session 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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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.

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.
Yorkshire and the Humber | ICAEW

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.
Time Session

12:15

Speaker and facilitators join online

12:30

Delegates join

 

Welcome and introductions | Simon Gray | Head of Business | ICAEW

 

ICAEW Business Confidence Monitor report update | Simon Gray | Head of Business | ICAEW

 

Economic update from the Bank of England | Mauricio Armellini | Agent for North East

 

Q&A facilitated by Simon Gray

14:00

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