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Why is the Bank of England designing its own digital currency? Judging by the little they appear to be investing in what is being dubbed Britcoin, one of the more compelling reasons is that the Bank fears big tech and digital currencies could be behind the next financial meltdown —…

Dame Alison Rose, the head of NatWest, tells MPs her bank is preventing customers from investing in crypto assets, as part of a crackdown on fraud.

State-backed digital pound could be launched later this decade as move towards new central bank currency

It is likely some pension scheme trustees were not aware of the potential implications of their LDI strategies, a House of Lords Committee said.

Britcoin is moving closer to reality

Bank of England and Treasury weigh up issues involved with creating digital pound

The digital currency would be issued by the Bank of England and could be used by households and businesses for everyday payments in-store and online

The Bank of England has begun a consultation on the introduction of its own digital pound as it seeks to gain a foothold in the unwieldy world of cryptocurrencies and stablecoins.

The former prime minister continued to defend her failed bid to boost growth in her first interview since stepping down

Former PM says she has no desire to return to No 10 and vows to keep pushing for tax cuts

MPC rate setter warns that another rise is “likely” at their next meeting