Everyday life practice question
Which UK institution is responsible for issuing banknotes used across England and Wales and for setting the base interest rate?
- The Treasury
- The Bank of EnglandCorrect answer
- The Financial Conduct Authority
- The Royal Mint
Why
The Bank of England is the UK's central bank; it issues banknotes for England and Wales and sets the base interest rate that influences borrowing costs nationwide.
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