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The European Central Bank could slow its record pace of interest rate increases

Bank of England says most housing market indicators have continued to soften, as it increases UK interest rates to 14-year high of 3.5% in split decision

The Federal Reserve's aggressive campaign against high inflation dominated global financial markets this year. Starting this week, the action shifts to Europe, where inflation could prove stickier and harder to tame. That shift is likely to reverse some of the key market dynamics of 2022, most significantly a superstrong dollar.

Azeem Rafiq has accused the ECB of actively attempting to discredit him and criticised cricket’s governing body for a lack of action

It’s decision time for central banks on interest rates again. The US Federal Reserve and European Central Bank (ECB) are set to announce their latest decisions on Wednesday 14, while the Bank of England (BoE) will go a day later.

Former cricketer Azeem Rafiq has detailed the shocking “abuse, threats and attacks” aimed at him and his family in the year since his harrowing testimony on racism in the game, telling of how he has been “driven out of the country” over fears for his safety.

Yorkshire chair Lord Patel and former player Azeem Rafiq spoke to the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport select committee about racism within cricket

The former Yorkshire bowler appeared before the DCMS committee on Tuesday and highlighted the abuse he and his family have faced since he gave evidence last year

The former Yorkshire bowler first appeared before the DCMS committee in November 2021.

Lord Patel was appearing before the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport select committee on Tuesday morning

Lord Patel was appearing before the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport select committee on Tuesday morning.