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Bank of Canada leaves door open to more oversized rate hikes

Bank of Canada leaves door open to more oversized rate hikes

OTTAWA, Sept 8 (Reuters) – A senior Bank of Canada official left the door open on Thursday to another oversized interest rate increase, saying the central bank continues to see front-loading as the best way to battle the fastest rising prices in nearly four decades. Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers, answering reporter questions after a

Canada stabbing spree suspect died after arrest, police say

Canada stabbing spree suspect died after arrest, police say

Sept 7 (Reuters) – The suspect sought by Canadian authorities in a weekend stabbing spree went into medical distress after his arrest on Wednesday and was pronounced dead at a hospital, a Royal Canadian Mounted Police official said. Myles Sanderson, 30, was taken into custody near the town of Rosthern, Saskatchewan, about 100 km (62

Britain’s Prince Harry arrives at Balmoral – ITV reporter

Britain’s Prince Harry arrives at Balmoral – ITV reporter

LONDON, Sept 8 (Reuters) – Britain’s Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, has arrived at Balmoral Castle in Scotland following the death of Queen Elizabeth, ITV reported. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Reporting by William James, Editing by Kylie MacLellan Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Factbox: The scandals of Queen Elizabeth’s reign

Factbox: The scandals of Queen Elizabeth’s reign

LONDON, Sept 8 (Reuters) – Queen Elizabeth, who died on Thursday aged 96, was praised for her devotion to duty, but her reign was often overshadowed by scandals involving her extended family. read more Here are some of the most prominent crises to hit the royal family during her 70 years on the throne. PRINCESS

From ‘Rottweiler’ to Queen Consort, Camilla’s rise from shadow of Diana

From ‘Rottweiler’ to Queen Consort, Camilla’s rise from shadow of Diana

LONDON, Sept 8 (Reuters) – Once called a “Rottweiler” by the woman she replaced, Camilla, the second wife of the new British king, Charles, may never have fully won over the public but she is now Queen Consort, holding a title few would have thought conceivable 25 years ago. When Charles’s first wife, the popular,

UK’s Boris Johnson: ‘This is our country’s saddest day’

UK’s Boris Johnson: ‘This is our country’s saddest day’

LONDON, Sept 8 (Reuters) – Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Thursday that the country felt a deep and personal sense of loss at the passing of Queen Elizabeth, paying his tribute to the monarch. “She seemed so timeless and so wonderful that I am afraid we had come to believe, like children,

Britain’s new king will address the nation on Friday

Britain’s new king will address the nation on Friday

LONDON, Sept 8 (Reuters) – Britain’s new monarch, King Charles, will address the nation on Friday, his spokesman said, his first speech following the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Reporting by Michael Holden and William James, writing by Muvija M, Editing by Kylie MacLellan Our

What Queen Elizabeth said when asked ‘have you ever met the queen?’

What Queen Elizabeth said when asked ‘have you ever met the queen?’

LONDON, Sept 8 (Reuters) – The story of how Queen Elizabeth handled an encounter with an American hiker who did not recognise her, recounted by a former bodyguard who was with her that day, revealed the fun-loving side of her personality that the public rarely saw. She died on Thursday aged 96 after more than

Queen Elizabeth’s death: Reaction from leading figures in Britain

Queen Elizabeth’s death: Reaction from leading figures in Britain

LONDON, Sept 8 (Reuters) – Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II died on Thursday at her home in Scotland aged 96, after seven decades on the throne. Here is some reaction to the news from British public figures: PRIME MINISTER LIZ TRUSS “Queen Elizabeth II was the rock on which modern Britain was built. Our

Queen Elizabeth’s reign: golden age, or last embers of a bygone era?

Queen Elizabeth’s reign: golden age, or last embers of a bygone era?

LONDON, Sept 8 (Reuters) – Queen Elizabeth II, who died on Thursday, broke record after record as monarch, becoming an enduring symbol of the country over which she reigned for 70 years even as it changed beyond recognition, losing its empire and undergoing social upheaval. Some commentators describe her reign as a “golden age” reminiscent

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