About the Bank
The Bank of England is the central bank of the United Kingdom.
Sometimes known as the 'Old Lady' of Threadneedle Street, the
Bank was founded in 1694, nationalised on 1 March 1946, and
gained independence in 1997. Standing at the centre of the UK's
financial system, the Bank is committed to promoting and maintaining
monetary and financial stability as its contribution to a healthy
economy.
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Recruitment Find out about job opportunities at the Bank. More |
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History of
the Bank Material on the history of the Bank of England. More |
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Structure Details of how the Bank is organised to undertake its work and an overview of the Bank's business areas. More |
