Andrew Bailey said the attacks, led by the US president, are "a very serious situation".

European Central Bank Christine Lagarde stressed that central bank independence is vital for economic stability and price stability.

The President of the European Central Bank warns against Donald Trump seizing control of the US Federal Reserve.

European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde says Trump undermining Federal Reserve could impact global economy. Key US politics stories from Monday 1 September

Andrew Bailey said pressure being put on the central bank in America was a 'very serious situation'.

Andrew Bailey said the attacks, led by the US president, are "a very serious situation".