• BoE lowered DWF pricing to +15bps (Level A), +25bps (Level B), +50bps (Level C) above Bank Rate to simplify and strengthen facility accessibility
• PRA aligning liquidity framework with BoE’s reforms, encouraging use of central bank facilities for liquidity shocks
• Sterling money markets remain resilient amid volatility, with repo rates stable and FX basis unchanged

• UK digital pound design enters final phase with Phase 2 testing of Digital Pound Lab use cases
• Security subgroup highlights need for governance, privacy safeguards, and resilience against cyber/quantum threats
• Innovation subgroup sees potential for inclusion and efficiency but warns adoption may be gradual without targeted incentives

• DMP data now published on Fridays in MPR months (week before report) and non-MPR months (shifted from Thursday)
• ASBC moved to Fridays in all months, one week prior to MPC announcements
• Changes aim to reduce overlap with Monetary Policy Report publication schedule