Jan 31, 2025 · 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.

Aug 1, 2024 · 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 rate’. Our Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) sets Bank Rate.

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.

Dec 20, 2022 · The Bank of England has been issuing banknotes for over 300 years. There are over 4.6 billion Bank of England notes in circulation. Together they are worth about £82 billion.

Jan 28, 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 publish data relating to our other activities as a central bank, such …

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The calculator uses the Consumer Price Index (CPI) as this is the measure used by the Government to set the Bank of England’s target for inflation. An alternative credible measure, which is the ONS’s lead measure of inflation, is the Consumer Price Index including Owner Occupiers’ Housing Costs (CPIH).

Jan 28, 2025 · This timeline follows the Bank’s standard release policy, which is based on that used by The UK National Archives. Further information about the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is available on the monetary policy page.

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