Bank of England

British  

noun

1. the central bank of the United Kingdom, which acts as banker to the government and the commercial banks. It is responsible for managing the government's debt and implementing its policy on other monetary matters: established in 1694, nationalized in 1946; in 1997 the government restored the authority to set interest rates to the Bank

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Example Sentences

In guidance on its website, the Bank of England says that neither it and its staff endorse or advertise any products.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Other major central banks, including the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England, have so far kept rates on hold as they assess the fallout from the conflict.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Last week Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey warned that UK banks were still unable to access Mythos to test the security of their own digital systems and apps.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Bank of England Gov. Andrew Bailey said the central bank can tolerate temporary inflation above its target due to the weak economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

The Bank of England and a syndicate of financiers were racing to raise a fund to guarantee Baring’s financial obligations.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson