European Central Bank

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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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European Central Bank warns of how a shift in US trade policies could affect the EU Christine Lagarde also said that the ECB will continue to cut interest rates, but that worries persisted about economic growth. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:06Published on December 16, 2024

No, Christine Lagarde doesn't want to scrap cash to fight climate change A video is being shared on social media which allegedly shows Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank, calling for the abolition of cash in order to reduce our carbon footprint. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:56Published on November 28, 2024

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ECB responds to calls for Afghanistan fixture boycott The England and Wales Cricket Board calls for a unified response to action against Afghanistan amid calls for the England men's team to boycott next month's Champions Trophy match against the country. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago

We need to defend our game - ECB chief Gould The England and Wales Cricket Board must "defend our game", says chief executive Richard Gould after criticism from the players' union. BBC Sport - Published on December 13, 2024
Euro area cuts interest rates again as economy slows A third successive interest rate cut has been ordered by the European Central Bank (ECB) to help arrest a slowdown across the euro area. Sky News - Published on December 12, 2024
Second interest rate cut by European Central Bank as growth falters The 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 on September 12, 2024

Overseas club cricketers face league bans after audit A crackdown by the ECB on overseas amateur cricketers potentially leaves hundreds ineligible to play at the crunch stage of the season. BBC Sport - Published on August 28, 2024
Atkinson misses Hundred final as ECB takes no risks England 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 on August 16, 2024
Mott sacked rumours 'not true' - ECB chief Gould Rumours 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 on July 26, 2024
ECB contacts NFL owners over Hundred team sales The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) contact owners of teams in the NFL about potential investment in The Hundred. BBC Sport - Published on July 22, 2024

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ECB agrees to sell Hundred teams later this year The 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 on May 30, 2024
ECB sets counties deadline for Hundred proposal Counties are given until 10 May to indicate if they accept an ECB proposal for the sale of teams in The Hundred. BBC Sport - Published on April 27, 2024	Yorkshire, Leicestershire & Kent criticise ECB snub Yorkshire are "surprised and disappointed" not to be among eight counties that will host professional women's teams from 2025. BBC Sport - Published on April 18, 2024
ECB names counties to host women's teams from 2025 The 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 on April 17, 2024	ECB must 'closely monitor' Yorkshire, MPs say The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) must "closely monitor" Yorkshire to prevent a "return to business as usual", say MPs. BBC Sport - Published on April 4, 2024
ECB to display sign language messaging at all venues The ECB will use British Sign Language to promote anti-discriminatory messaging at all first-class grounds this summer. BBC Sport - Published on March 22, 2024	Brook to return home from England tour of India Yorkshire batter Harry Brook is to return home from England's tour of India for "personal reasons", the ECB announces. BBC Sport - Published on January 21, 2024
Top salary rises to £50,000 in women's Hundred The 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 on January 19, 2024	ECB brings back Barney from hockey to replace Bobat Ed 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 on December 20, 2023
'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 on September 25, 2023