Welcome to the Central Bank of the United Kingdom

Monetary Policy
Monetary Policy
The Bank sets interest rates to keep inflation low to preserve the value of your money. More
Bank Rate Decisions
Latest Inflation Report
Quantitative Easing
Financial Stability
Financial Stability
The Bank contributes to protecting and enhancing the stability of the financial system. More
Financial Policy Committee
Latest Financial Stability Report
Reforming the Regulatory Framework
Banknotes
Banknotes
The Bank issues banknotes with special security features so that you know your money is genuine. More
Current Banknotes
Banknotes Virtual Tour
New-style £50 note
Learn About the Bank
Learn About the Bank
Information to help you understand the Bank's role. More
Interactive Inflation Tools
Films
Museum
Click here for the May 2012 Inflation Report
Response to the financial crisis
Key Facts
Current Bank Rate 0.5%
View decisions and minutes Next due:
7 Jun 2012
Quantitative Easing Asset Purchase Programme £325 bn
More information Next due:
7 Jun 2012
Current Inflation 3.5%
Next due:
22 May 2012
Inflation Target 2.0%
More information