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What is the Bank of England?
The Bank of England is the UK's central bank, a bit like the country's financial heartbeat. Its main job is to keep the economy stable by managing interest rates and ensuring banks are sound. This story shows its role is expanding to include innovation, specifically in digital currencies, reflecting the changing financial landscape.
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