Learn about the key functions of major central banks and how their policies shape global financial markets and economic stability.

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has warned for months that UK firms may start to trim jobs. That trend’s now showing up under his own roof, as the bank embarks on a sweeping reorganization ...

A handful of Europe's central banks announced their final interest-rate decisions of the year. The ECB, Riksbank and Norges Bank all held but the Bank of England cut. The ECB hiked its growth outlook ...

LONDON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - The Bank of England allotted more than 100 billion pounds to banks in its weekly short-term repo on Thursday for the first time since the programme started in 2022. The ...

IN THIS REPORT The idea of alien intelligence has long belonged to science fiction, not central banking policy. But that boundary is now being openly challenged by a former insider of the UK’s ...

Industry groups criticized the proposed stablecoin limits, arguing that they would stifle innovation and signal to the industry that the UK isn’t crypto-friendly. Bank of England Deputy Governor Sarah ...

The Bank of England cut interest rates to 3.75% in December 2025. When is the next Monetary Policy Committee meeting and will ...

Nigel Farage has vowed to put a Brexiteer in charge of the Bank of England if Reform wins power at the next election.

Central banks set policy to support the economy, provide liquidity, and promote financial stability. Modern central banking requires adaptation to current demands and a framework that fosters agility ...

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