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Concerns were discussed at the Bank's monthly rate-setting meeting two weeks ago but published only yesterday alongside surprisingly strong job figures that sent the pound soaring. Sterling was up by about a cent against the dollar as traders speculated that the employment-rich recovery would trigger an interest rate rise sooner than expected.

The leaflets were also made available to MPs ahead of this month's debate on cycle safety in the House of Commons.

The collection goes beyond grey, of course, but it's an incredibly muted group of bags on the whole, even by somewhat conservative Bottega Veneta standards. The most vibrant bright you'll find among these bags are a few pieces in brick red, but then it's back to more leather, python, lizard, crocodile and tweed in desaturated neutrals. The simple, sumptuous duffel styles were easily the best bets, while the tweedy frame top handles left me wondering who actually buys those bags. I have yet to entirely puzzle that one out. Check out the collection below.

"In a close result there would be legitimate doubt about the validityElectra Private Equity set the scene for a showdown with Ed Bramson next month as it shrugged off the corporate raider's demand for a seat on the board and batted away his call for a strategic review.