Name: Bank of England - Economic prospects
Start: 2026-02-10T08:45:00+00:00
End: 2026-02-10T10:00:00+00:00
Location: Lecture Theatre C, Rose Bowl, City Campus

Join us as Alex Golledge, the Bank of England’s Agent for Yorkshire, shares exclusive insights from the upcoming Monetary Policy Report.
About this Event

Alex Golledge, the Bank of England’s Agent for Yorkshire will join us to discuss the Bank’s latest Monetary Policy Report due to be published in early February 2026. This quarterly report provides the Bank’s most up-to-date economic analysis and inflation projections, which inform interest rate decisions.

We’re delighted to welcome Alex back for another off-the-record, informative update, where he will explain the Monetary Policy Committee’s recent decisions and share insights on inflation, growth, pay, and employment.

For over 20 years, the Leeds Business School Economic Prospects Lecture is one of the region’s most anticipated business events. Hosted by Virgin Money, with an introduction from John Bullock, Head of Strategic Finance Yorkshire & North East, the session will conclude with a Q&A chaired by Olga Munroe from Leeds Business School.

You can book to attend this event online here.

Speakers

Alex Golledge

Alex Golledge 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.

John Bullock

With over 20 years’ experience in Corporate and Structured Finance, John leads Virgin Money’s Strategic Finance team across Yorkshire and the North East. His award-winning team delivers innovative funding solutions to SMEs, private corporates, PLCs, and PE-backed firms; supporting growth, investment, and acquisitions. John’s experience spans multiple economic cycles, and he is committed to long-term partnerships and sustainable regional economic growth, employment and development.

Olga Munroe

Olga Munroe is the Head of the Retail Institute at Leeds Beckett University, a research centre that specialises in innovation and consumer behaviour in relation to retail.