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BoE warns of Brexit turmoil in markets as it faces green protests

Positive Money and Fossil Free London's protest coincided with the bank's biannual financial stability report

Mark Carney, governor of the Bank of England
Mark Carney, governor of the Bank of England Photo: Getty Images

The Bank of England has warned there is a rising risk of economic disruption and market turmoil from a “worst-case disorderly Brexit” — but said the core of the UK’s financial and banking system is prepared for it.

In its twice-yearly report on the stability of the UK financial system, the bank warned that leaving the EU without a withdrawal deal would cause “significant volatility and asset price changes” and that “material risks of economic disruption remain”.

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