ICAEW Yorkshire and the Humber: 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 Yorkshire and the Humber. Join us for a discussion with Bank o

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

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ICAEW Yorkshire and the Humber: In conversation with the Bank of England | 2026

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13 May 2026 | Virtual | Alex Golledge | Agent for Yorkshire and the Humber | Bank of England

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30 September 2026 | Virtual | Paul Mount | Deputy Agent for Yorkshire and the Humber | Bank of England

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

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Alex Golledge, Agent for Yorkshire and Humber, Bank of England and Paul Mount, Deputy Agent for Yorkshire and Humber, Bank of England, provide a critical briefing on the region's economic health and future outlook. This 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 Yorkshire and the Humber.
Forward-looking insights | Learn about the future outlook for the UK and Yorkshire and the Humber 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 Yorkshire and the Humber 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 September 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 Yorkshire and the Humber. 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

	Alex Golledge \| Agent for Yorkshire and Humber \| Bank of England Alex was appointed Agent for Yorkshire and Humber in November 2020, having joined the Bank’s Agency network in 2010 as Deputy Agent for the South East and East Anglia. Alex started his career at the Bank in 1998 and has worked in a number of analytical areas prior to joining the network, including roles in Monetary Analysis, Markets and Statistics. Unusually Alex has been inducted into the Bank twice during his career, once as a school leaver following his A-levels and then again in 2002 as a graduate upon the completion of a Bank sponsored BA in Economics. Outside of work Alex has a keen passion for travel and is always planning some sort of future adventure. His hobbies include: gym, cycling, skiing and generally being outdoors. To get to grips with his current role, Alex undertook the Yorkshire 3 Peaks challenge during the summer of 2020. For an inexperienced walker he managed it in 9 hours.
	Paul Mount \| Deputy Agent for Yorkshire and Humber \| Bank of England Paul is an experienced economist and financial analyst whose career has spanned the civil service, the National Health Service, management consultancy and investment banking. He has experience of working in several sectors of the economy, including transport, energy, telecoms, health and education. From 2013 to 2019, Paul worked at NHS England/Improvement. His most recent role with the organisation involved providing training and development for NHS frontline staff on quality improvement methods. Prior to that he co-led a large-scale transformation project to improve business intelligence, finance and other business support services available to NHS commissioners. Paul holds an MSc Leadership (Quality Improvement) from Ashridge Business School and an MSc Economics from Warwick University. He lives in Sheffield and enjoys walking in the nearby Peak District, trail running and football.
	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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	Alex Golledge \| Agent for Yorkshire and Humber \| Bank of England Alex was appointed Agent for Yorkshire and Humber in November 2020, having joined the Bank’s Agency network in 2010 as Deputy Agent for the South East and East Anglia. Alex started his career at the Bank in 1998 and has worked in a number of analytical areas prior to joining the network, including roles in Monetary Analysis, Markets and Statistics. Unusually Alex has been inducted into the Bank twice during his career, once as a school leaver following his A-levels and then again in 2002 as a graduate upon the completion of a Bank sponsored BA in Economics. Outside of work Alex has a keen passion for travel and is always planning some sort of future adventure. His hobbies include: gym, cycling, skiing and generally being outdoors. To get to grips with his current role, Alex undertook the Yorkshire 3 Peaks challenge during the summer of 2020. For an inexperienced walker he managed it in 9 hours.
	Paul Mount \| Deputy Agent for Yorkshire and Humber \| Bank of England Paul is an experienced economist and financial analyst whose career has spanned the civil service, the National Health Service, management consultancy and investment banking. He has experience of working in several sectors of the economy, including transport, energy, telecoms, health and education. From 2013 to 2019, Paul worked at NHS England/Improvement. His most recent role with the organisation involved providing training and development for NHS frontline staff on quality improvement methods. Prior to that he co-led a large-scale transformation project to improve business intelligence, finance and other business support services available to NHS commissioners. Paul holds an MSc Leadership (Quality Improvement) from Ashridge Business School and an MSc Economics from Warwick University. He lives in Sheffield and enjoys walking in the nearby Peak District, trail running and football.
	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.