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Who borrows from banks?
Banks lend money to all sorts of people and organisations. Individuals borrow for things like mortgages and car loans. Businesses borrow to expand or manage cash flow. Governments also borrow, often by issuing bonds. The Bank of England's decision to hold interest rates steady affects how much it costs for everyone to borrow.
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