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Welcome to the Central Bank of the United Kingdom

The Bank sets interest rates to keep inflation low to preserve the value of your money. More >

The Bank contributes to protecting and enhancing the stability of the financial system. More >

The Bank issues banknotes with special security features so that you know your money is genuine. More >

Information to help you understand the Bank's role. More >

Putting more money into the economy. More >

Speech by Charles Bean to Alumni of Cambridge University.
16 March 2010 More >

The latest issue of the Bank of England Quarterly Bulletin is published today.
15 March 2010 More >

The 10th National Final of Target 2.0 takes place in the Bank on Friday 19 March.
12 March 2010 More >

Speech by Spencer Dale at an academic conference in Cambridge.
12 March 2010 More >

Current Bank Rate	0.5%
View decisions and minutes	Next due: 8 Apr 2010
Quantitative Easing Asset Purchase Programme	£200bn
More information	Next due: 8 Apr 2010
Current Inflation	3.5%
	Next due: 23 Mar 2010
Inflation Target	2.0%
More information