European Central Bank
Supranational central bank in Europe
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The European Central Bank (ECB) is the central component of the Eurosystem and the European System of Central Banks (ESCB) as well as one of seven institutions of the European Union. It is one of the world's most important central banks with a balance sheet total of around 7 trillion.
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Second interest rate cut by European Central Bank as growth faltersThe European Central Bank (ECB) has moved to cut borrowing costs again as the inflation threat continues to abate while economic growth falters.Sky News - Published | |
Overseas club cricketers face league bans after auditA crackdown by the ECB on overseas amateur cricketers potentially leaves hundreds ineligible to play at the crunch stage of the season.BBC Sport - Published | |
Atkinson misses Hundred final as ECB takes no risksEngland fast bowler Gus Atkinson will miss the final of The Hundred to ensure he is fresh for next week's first Test against Sri Lanka.BBC Sport - Published | |
Mott sacked rumours 'not true' - ECB chief GouldRumours that England white-ball coach Matthew Mott has left his role are "certainly not true", says the England and Wales Cricket Board chief executive Richard Gould.BBC Sport - Published | |
ECB contacts NFL owners over Hundred team salesThe England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) contact owners of teams in the NFL about potential investment in The Hundred.BBC Sport - Published | |
Why a eurozone rate cut could help your holiday but may not trim your mortgage payment muchIf, as expected, the European Central Bank (ECB) cuts its main policy rate on Thursday it will be a hugely significant moment.Sky News - Published | |
ECB agrees to sell Hundred teams later this yearThe England and Wales Cricket board will sell stakes in the eight Hundred teams later this year and says the competition “will play a vital role in the future of our sport”.BBC Sport - Published | |
ECB sets counties deadline for Hundred proposalCounties are given until 10 May to indicate if they accept an ECB proposal for the sale of teams in The Hundred.BBC Sport - Published | |
Yorkshire, Leicestershire & Kent criticise ECB snubYorkshire are "surprised and disappointed" not to be among eight counties that will host professional women's teams from 2025.BBC Sport - Published | |
ECB names counties to host women's teams from 2025The England and Wales Cricket Board announces the eight counties that will host professional women's teams as part of a major restructure of the domestic game from 2025.BBC Sport - Published | |
ECB must 'closely monitor' Yorkshire, MPs sayThe England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) must "closely monitor" Yorkshire to prevent a "return to business as usual", say MPs.BBC Sport - Published | |
ECB to display sign language messaging at all venuesThe ECB will use British Sign Language to promote anti-discriminatory messaging at all first-class grounds this summer.BBC Sport - Published | |
Brook to return home from England tour of IndiaYorkshire batter Harry Brook is to return home from England's tour of India for "personal reasons", the ECB announces.BBC Sport - Published | Top salary rises to £50,000 in women's HundredThe top women's players will earn £50,000 in The Hundred after the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) commit an extra £100,000 to each of the eight teams.BBC Sport - Published |
ECB brings back Barney from hockey to replace BobatEd Barney is leaving his role with the England and Great Britain Hockey set-up to replace Mo Bobat as performance director for England's men's cricket.BBC Sport - Published | 'Cricket can become the most inclusive sport'Following the publication of the ECB's response to the ICEC report, former England international and broadcaster Ebony Rainford-Brent says cricket can become the most inclusive sport in the country.BBC Sport - Published |
ECB wants to 'change game' to tackle discriminationThe England and Wales Cricket Board says it is "on a journey to change the game" as it publishes a response to a report detailing racism, sexism, classism and elitism in the sport.BBC Sport - Published | ECB to provide free period products to grassroots clubsThe England and Wales Cricket Board to provide free period products at all grassroots clubs with girls' teams.BBC Sport - Published |
Eurozone increases interest rate for 10th time in a row - hitting a record highThe European Central Bank's main interest rate has hit its highest level since the creation of the euro in 1999 amid the continuing battle against inflation.Sky News - Published | ECB invests £2m to encourage diversityThe England and Wales Cricket Board aims to increase participation from ethnically diverse communities, state schools and people with disabilities.BBC Sport - Published |
Middlesex sanctioned by ECB for financial breachesMiddlesex are sanctioned by the England & Wales Cricket Board for breaches of the governing body's financial regulations.BBC Sport - Published | Mayors urge ECB to rethink 2027 Ashes venuesThe mayors of Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire urge the England and Wales Cricket Board to rethink the venues for the 2027 men's Ashes.BBC Sport - Published |
PM has spoken to ECB leaders after damning reportPrime Minister Rishi Sunak has spoken to leaders at the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) following a report highlighting discrimination in cricket.BBC Sport - Published |