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What We Do
The Bank sets interest rates to keep inflation
low, issues banknotes and works to maintain a stable financial system.
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Current Highlights
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The Financial System
A safe and stable financial system is essential
to the economy. The Bank assesses risks to the stability of the financial
system and works to strengthen the way it operates. More |
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Interest Rates and Inflation
Interest rates influence spending and saving in the economy and the prices
we pay for goods and services. Low inflation helps to maintain a stable
economy and the value of our money.
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Banknotes
The Bank issues the bank-notes that we use in our daily lives. Confidence
in the currency is vital to the economy. More
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Museum
The Museum tells the story of the Bank of England from its foundation
in 1694 to its role today as the United Kingdom's central bank.
Visit on-line
and walk through time
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