Our most recent series of Bank of England banknotes, the first ones printed on polymer, was launched over a five-year period between 2016 and 2021. Within the context of previous evolutions in design and security features, this article explains how the new banknotes are cleaner, safer and...

Private equity has become an important source of finance in recent years for firms wanting to undertake a major restructuring or capital investment. Previously, its increased use was mainly associated with the 'back to basics' policy of many large companies and the consequent sale of non-core...