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As the UK's central bank we work to ensure low inflation, trust in banknotes and a stable financial system. Follow our @BoE_PressOffice and @boemuseum accounts

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Governor Andrew Bailey has today announced that Sebastian Walsh is to become the newly appointed Head of Leeds. This new role will help to deliver the Bank’s ambitious plans for the Bank of England site in Leeds. Read more about his appointment here:
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Tell us about your experience of the UK economy and cost of living. Join our forum and take part in our in-person Citizens’ Panel in Cardiff. 📅 Monday 2 September, 5.45pm – 8pm. Sign up here: Registration closes on 19 August.
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A global payments issue that was affecting the Bank of England's CHAPS service and delaying some high value and time-sensitive payments is now resolved. Read more:
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A global payments issue is affecting the Bank of England’s CHAPS service and delaying some high value and time-sensitive payments. We are working closely with a third party supplier, industry and other authorities to resolve the issue.
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Do you have questions about the cost of living and the economy? Join us for a virtual Q&A with our Chief Economist, Huw Pill, and ask him your questions. 📱💻 Thursday, 1 August at 5:15 – 6:15pm. Find out more and register here 👉
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Bank of England
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Today we have published our Your voice 2024 report. It is a summary of the conversations we’ve had across the country with members of the public, charities, and community groups about the continued impact of the cost of living squeeze. Read the report:
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Our Financial Stability Report looks at the risks in our financial system and what we are doing to ensure households and businesses can rely on it. #FinancialStabilityReport
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There are only a few days left to sign up to take part in our in-person Citizens’ Panel in Leicester. 📅 Thursday 11 July at 5.15pm Have your say on how the economic situation is affecting you. Registration closes 28 June. Sign up here:
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There are only a few days left to sign up to take part in our in-person Citizens’ Panel in Plymouth. 📅 Monday 8 July, 5.45pm - 8pm. Have your say on how the economic situation is affecting you. Registration closes 26 June. Sign up here:
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The Monetary Policy Committee voted by a majority of 7-2 to maintain #BankRate at 5.25%. Find out more:
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The Bank of England Charity Auction of King Charles III £5 Notes
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Bank of England
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Join us in Leicester on Thursday 11 July, 5:15pm – 7:30pm. Tell us about your experience of the economy and cost of living. Join our forum and take part in our in-person Citizens’ Panel in Leicester. 📅 Register here by 28 June:
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Bank of England
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King Charles III banknotes are now in circulation. You can still use banknotes featuring the portrait of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Find out more about our current banknotes here:
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King Charles III banknotes are being issued from today. Did you know King Charles is only the second ever monarch to feature on Bank of England banknotes? For more information on our new banknotes see here:
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Bank of England
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Tell us about your experience of the economy and cost of living. Sign up to register your interest in joining our in-person Citizens’ Panel in Plymouth. 📅 Monday 8 July, 5.45pm - 8pm. Sign up here: Registration closes on Wednesday 26 June.
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Bank of England
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Over 700 businesses across the UK have signed up to our free Banknote Checking Scheme. Through advice on best practice, banknote news, and contact with the Bank of England, your business can reduce financial loss caused by counterfeit banknotes. 👉
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Ben surveys his time on the Monetary Policy Committee, and explains why it is important that monetary policy be conducted by an independent authority in pursuit of a fixed inflation objective. Read his speech here:
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Bank of England
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Today is #InternationalMuseumDay so we'd like to give a shout-out to the @boemuseum . Have you visited their new exhibition The Future of Money?
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Bank of England
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Today, we have announced our plans to expand our presence in Leeds. We will expand the Leeds office by at least 500 employees by 2027. The increased office space aims to improve trust and wider understanding of the Bank’s work across the UK. Read more:
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Bank of England
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Governor Andrew Bailey explains today’s decision to hold interest rates at 5.25%.
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