# Central bank communications that reach the public

> Central bank communications that reach the public. A business report — sourced from Bank of England Publications.

*Section: Business — By Marcus Vale (Editor-in-Chief & Business & Markets Editor) — Published July 12, 2026 — 1 min read*

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The Bank of England has published a research paper examining how central bank communications are received and understood by the general public, a question that has become increasingly important as central banks have sought to explain their decisions to a wider audience.

The paper, published as a staff working paper, uses survey data to assess how different forms of communication — press conferences, written statements, social media posts, and public events — affect the public's understanding of monetary policy and their trust in the central bank. Its findings challenge some of the assumptions that have guided central bank communications strategies.

The most striking finding is that simpler communication is not always more effective. The paper finds that while members of the public prefer communication that is clear and jargon-free, they also value communication that is detailed and that acknowledges uncertainty. Communication that is oversimplified can reduce trust, because it gives the impression that the central bank is not being honest about the complexity of the decisions it makes.

The paper also finds that the messenger matters as much as the message. The Governor is the most effective communicator of the Bank's decisions, followed by other members of the Monetary Policy Committee. Communication from the Bank as an institution, without a named individual, is significantly less effective at building understanding and trust.

The research has practical implications for the Bank's communications strategy. It suggests that the Bank should continue to invest in public engagement, that it should be candid about the uncertainty that surrounds its decisions, and that it should put its people — not just its publications — at the centre of its communications.

## Sources

- [Bank of England Publications](https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/working-paper/2026/central-bank-communications-that-reach-the-public)

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