The Bank of England is the central bank of the United Kingdom.
The BoE is also known as the Old Lady of Thread needle Street ”. And as the world’s eight-oldest bank, it’s definitely old. Over 300 years old.
The Bank of England was founded in 1694, nationalized on 1 March 1946, and gained independence in 1997.

The BOE headquarters are located in the central financial district of the City of London.
Being the central part of the UK’s financial system, its mission is to “promote the good of the people of the United Kingdom by maintaining monetary and financial stability. ”
The key task of the bank is that you can make payments of the things easily and securely in the UK. So the BoE produces banknotes (cash) and oversees many of the other payment systems you use (like debit or credit cards).
It also works for the stabilization of the living power so the British pound (GBP) maintains its purchasing power. One way it does is by changing the main interest rate in the UK.
All the major banks, building societies, credit unions, insurers, and investment firms works under the regulation and supervision of BOE in the UK to make sure they are safe and sound.
The BoE maintains the stability of the financial system of United Kingdom.
A financial system connects people who want to save, invest, or borrow money.
Finally, it keeps the UK’s financial system stable by keeping a close watch on any risks and taking action if needed.
For example, the BoE can lend to banks if they need it to ensure they can continue to lend to businesses and support the economy. And it makes sure that a failing bank doesn’t cause problems for the depositors, UK taxpayers, or the wider economy.

Monetary Policy Committee

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is a committee of the Bank of England. MPC holds the meetings for three and a half days, eight times a year, to make the final decision of the official interest rate in the United Kingdom.
The official bank rate (also called the Bank of England base rate or BOEBR) is the interest rate that the Bank of England charges banks for secured overnight lending.
It is the British Government’s key interest rate for enacting monetary policy. It’s like the U.S. discount rate, which is the interest rate that U.S. banks can borrow from the Fed.
MPC has also responsibility for directing other aspects of the government’s monetary policy framework, such as quantitative easing and forward guidance.
The Committee consists of nine members, including the Governor of the Bank of England.