bank of england governor, andrew bailey, who says that "with the heightened uncertainty in the economy", the bank didn't say when interest rates will be cut next. the daily telegraph believes the reasoning for the appointment is so that the uk "may be able to navigate potential trade wars". this weekend, the king will make a special appearance in a festive episode of countryfile, filmed at his private residence, highgrove. the episode features staff and students from the king's foundation, who've been learning traditional skills using british timber, and presented the king with a hand—crafted decoration. is this the one we could try? yeah, sure, yeah, please do. yeah. um, no. choose carefully, your majesty. i have to go, i think... that's wonderful, isn't it? it's rather nice because you see the light through. yeah. your majesty, you must be so proud of everything here and what you've created. that vision that you had, you know, a long time ago and here it is — all these students. incredible. the great thing is, they're all interested. but it's really trying to get, you know, to maintain the timeless skills which are always needed, really. yes. whatever age we liv