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The Bank of England’s mission is to promote the good of the people of the United Kingdom by maintaining monetary and financial stability. As the UK's central bank we work to ensure low inflation, trust in banknotes and a stable financial system.

05/08/2026

Governor Andrew Bailey answers a question from social media.

❓ Given the changes in the world economy, does the Bank of England still think the 2% inflation target is appropriate and still realistic?

Our podcast series is designed to help you build confidence and improve your understanding around the financial and econ...
02/08/2026

Our podcast series is designed to help you build confidence and improve your understanding around the financial and economic issues that shape your life.

It brings Bank of England experts and external guests together for an unscripted, accessible, judgement-free conversation about topics that young people say matter most to them – from managing debt, to understanding inflation and navigating the cost of living.

➡️ In our latest episode Sarah Breeden, Deputy Governor for Financial Stability talks to Jamilla about working to make sure that financial services can withstand shocks, such as cyberattacks, recessions or wars.

👌 Episodes are available on Spotify, YouTube and Apple podcasts.

Learn more about Money Matters and subscribe:

https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/education/education-resources/money-matters-podcast

31/07/2026

Governor Andrew Bailey answers a question from social media.

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“How in advance would an MPC (Monetary Policy Committee) member make their decision on Bank Rate? Is it on the day or a continuous assessment?”

Watch the latest episode of our Money Matters podcast 🎙️Sarah Breeden, Deputy Governor for Financial Stability talks to ...
31/07/2026

Watch the latest episode of our Money Matters podcast 🎙️

Sarah Breeden, Deputy Governor for Financial Stability talks to Jamilla about working to make sure that financial services can withstand shocks, such as cyberattacks, recessions or wars.

She explains the origins of the 2008 financial crisis and how it led to a loss of faith in the financial system – as well as how the country recovered. She also goes into detail about the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

Stick around to see Tom Heath return with his quick-fire quiz round!

➡️ Our podcast series is designed to help you build confidence and improve your understanding around the financial and economic issues that shape your life.

It brings Bank of England experts and external guests together for an unscripted, accessible, judgement-free conversation about topics that young people say matter most to them – from managing debt, to understanding inflation and navigating the cost of living.

👌 Episodes are available on Spotify, YouTube and Apple podcasts.

Watch and subscribe on Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5HWAKkTeZrS02phyAQ33vi?si=Poo74dYNRXGJrTFtDD43Ig

30/07/2026

Governor Andrew Bailey talks about today’s decision to keep the interest rate at 3.75%

29/07/2026

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Meet our next Money Matters podcast guest!

Sarah Breeden, Deputy Governor for Financial Stability at the Bank of England, joins Jamilla in the studio to discuss her role as a ‘professional catastrophiser’ and how the Bank responds to crisis situations, such as the 2008 financial crash.

The full episode will be available on Friday.

Subscribe on your favourite podcasting app to get the episode when it’s published. 👌🏻

Subscribe on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/5DsAbzuBhvYsRKbgNYoJiq

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