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
Latest FPC Record and Statement
Banknotes
Banknotes
The Bank issues banknotes with special security features so that you know your money is genuine. More
Current Banknotes
Banknotes Virtual Tour
Sir Winston Churchill Banknote
Prudential Regulation Authority
Prudential Regulation Authority
On 1 April 2013 the Prudential Regulation Authority became responsible for prudential regulation of banks, insurers and major investment firms. More
The Prudential Regulation Authority
Publications
Changes to the Bank of England
A Bank Museum exhibition including published and unpublished prints and drawings
Inflation Report May 2013
Key Facts
Current Bank Rate 0.5%
View decisions and minutes Next due:
6 Jun 2013
Quantitative Easing Asset Purchase Programme £375 bn
More information Next due:
6 Jun 2013
Current Inflation 2.8%
Next due:
21 May 2013
Inflation Target 2.0%
More information