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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. More

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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
 

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. More
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Banknotes

The Bank issues the banknotes that we use in our daily lives. More
Current Bank Rate
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   4.5%
Next due: 6 Nov '08
Current Inflation (CPI)
5.2%
Next due: 18 Nov '08
Inflation Target
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2.0%
Latest Inflation Report
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Aug '08
Next due: 12 Nov '08
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