Weekly Balance Sheet Report

Bank of England News

Published April 2nd, 2026

Detected April 3rd, 2026

Summary

The Bank of England published its weekly statistical report for 1 April 2026, showing reserves balances of £645,085mn and notes in circulation of £97,061mn. The report provides updated balance sheet data comparing the current week to the previous week (25 March 2026), with reserves decreasing by £2,523mn and notes in circulation increasing by £415mn.

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The Bank of England released its weekly balance sheet data as of 1 April 2026. Key figures include sterling liabilities of £645,085mn in reserves balances and £97,061mn in notes in circulation. Sterling assets include short-term repo of £97,441mn, indexed long-term repo of £72,774mn, and a loan to the Asset Purchase Facility of £553,158mn. Foreign currency liabilities stand at £17,426mn with reserve assets of £17,820mn.

This is a routine statistical publication containing no new regulatory requirements, policy changes, or compliance obligations. No action is required by regulated entities. The report is published every Thursday and provides transparency on the Bank's balance sheet position.

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Bank of England Weekly Report 1 April 2026

Our weekly report contains the latest data on our assets and liabilities. We publish it every Thursday.

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02 April 2026

Weekly Report

| | 01 April 2026 | 25 March 2026 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| £mn | £mn | |
| Sterling Liabilities | | |
| Reserves balances | 645,085 | 647,608 |
| Notes in circulation | 97,061 | 96,646 |
| Sterling Assets | | |
| Short-term open market operations: | | |
| - Short-term repo | 97,441 | 98,071 |
| Long-term operations: | | |
| - Indexed long-term repo | 72,774 | 72,451 |
| - Contingent term repo facility | - | - |
| Term Funding Scheme with additional incentives for SMEs | 41,894 | 41,894 |
| Sterling denominated bond holdings | 12,845 | 12,841 |
| Loan to Asset Purchase Facility | 553,158 | 553,158 |
| Foreign Currency Liabilities | | |
| Foreign currency public securities issued | 17,426 | 18,591 |
| Foreign Currency Assets | | |
| Foreign currency reserve assets | 17,820 | 18,989 |