council

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He appealed the decision but it was upheld by an independent council, the organisation added.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Members of the governing council, which is responsible for rate-setting policy, said one of two scenarios are likely to unfold.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The seven members of the central bank’s governing council, led by Gov. Tiff Macklem, agreed they could be patient in deciding how to respond to the economic fallout from the war in Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Wales now sees a 4.9% average increase in council tax.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Captain Smith is freed and Master Archer is taken off the council.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone