2 days ago · The Bank of England (BoE) is the UK's central bank. Our mission is to deliver monetary and financial stability for the people of the United Kingdom.

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Dec 20, 2022 · There are over 4.6 billion Bank of England notes in circulation. Together they are worth about £82 billion.

Aug 1, 2024 · What is Bank Rate? Bank Rate is the single most important interest rate in the UK. In the news, it's sometimes called the ‘Bank of England base rate’ or even just ‘the interest …

The Bank of England Museum has a unique selection of displays and exhibits, covering our role in maintaining monetary and financial stability through to our banknote gallery and gold vaults. Discover the history of the Bank, its buildings, and the people who have shaped it …

Jan 3, 2025 · The Bank of England gathers, analyses and publishes data from financial institutions, which we use to inform our policy decisions and to supervise firms. We also …

Founded in 1694, the Bank of England is the central bank of the United Kingdom. Sometimes known as the ‘Old Lady’ of Threadneedle Street, the Bank’s mission is to promote the good of the people of the United Kingdom by maintaining monetary and financial stability.

Nov 7, 2024 · Monetary policy is action that a country's central bank or government can take to influence how much money is in the economy and how much it costs to borrow. As the UK’s central bank, we use two main monetary policy tools.

You can exchange old Bank of England £5, £10, £20 and £50 notes which have been withdrawn from circulation in person or by post.

The Bank of England has served the public for over 300 years by looking after the UK economy and financial system. Find out more about what we do.