The foil is gold and green on the front and silver on the back. Within the two gold foil squares, the image changes between '50' and a '£' symbol when the note is tilted.

Thanks for paying us a visit. This page sets out all you need to know about Bank of England Citizens’ Panels: what they are, why they matter, and how you can get involved. Scroll down for more information, where you can see some pictures from previous events and watch a short video featuring a message from our Chief Economist Andy Haldane. We look forward to meeting you soon.

The foil is gold and green on the front and silver on the back. Within the two gold foil squares, the image changes between '50' and a '£' symbol when the note is tilted.

The UK is able to take a new approach to regulating banking and insurance services post-Brexit. Vicky Saporta sets out a new prudential regime that is robust enough to safeguard the stability of the UK’s financial system. She describes our approach to international markets as open, yet safe. Then she talks about our ‘strong and simple’ prudential framework for small, non-systemic banks and building societies that are trying to grow. Have your say We’re asking for your views about how to strike the right balance between taking a streamlined or a focused approach to our prudential regulation. Read our discussion paper and respond by Friday 9 July.

Counterfeit notes are rare, but it pays to be careful as they are worthless. 

Counterfeiters target businesses where they know that banknotes aren’t being checked properly. People trying to use counterfeit banknotes will often try to buy a low-value item using a high-value note such as a £20 note. This is so that they can get away with your stock and money from your till.

So we advise you to check notes at the point of sale. Checking banknotes is quick and easy. Find out how to check your banknotes.

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Thanks for paying us a visit. This page sets out all you need to know about Bank of England Citizens’ Panels: what they are, why they matter, and how you can get involved. Scroll down for more information, where you can see some pictures from previous events and watch a short video featuring a message from our Chief Economist Andy Haldane. We look forward to meeting you soon.

Date: Monday 12 April 2021 Time: 12pm

David is a former pharmaceutical R&D scientist where he spent 4 years developing drugs for cardiovascular disease and cancer.  Inspired by the placebo effect he is now a writer, columnist and speaker discussing how people can use their mind and emotions to improve their health. He has authored 10 books, including the bestseller, ‘The Five Side Effects of Kindness’ and has featured as a guest on several TV and radio programmes in the UK and the US, discussing the mental and physical health benefits of kindness.

A recording of the session is available and can be watched below.

Data is vital for the work we do. Gareth Ramsay sets out what we can do to improve how we collect it. Our data collection reforms will make it easier for financial firms to submit their data to us. We want to: • make our reporting instructions clearer • integrate reporting processes • develop common data standards He says common data standards are key and we plan to consult firms on how these are designed and implemented.