Mark Carney in talks to extend Bank of England tenure

Treasury concerned post-Brexit transition could lead to uncertainty and destabilise markets

Mark Carney
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Mark Carney is in discussions with the Treasury to extend his tenure as governor of the Bank of England beyond his present departure date of June 2019.

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