GOVERNORS from the Bank of England delivered talks across Merseyside last week to kick off their 'Future Forum'.

In Wirral, deputy governor Dr Ben Broadbent spoke to students at Oldershaw Academy on Thursday, November 16 about his career and the work of the bank - discussing its role in the economy and how it impacts all young people.

The talk was followed by a question and answer session allowing students to have a conversation around issues important to them such as the state of the UK's economy, future jobs and inequality.

This was the first set of talks as part of an initiative to reach out with more young people in discussions about the economy and their role within it.

Along with new classroom materials the Bank of England have announced plans to complete 200 school visits next year to continue the conversation.

Dr Broadbent said: “I thoroughly enjoyed my visit Oldershaw Academy to talk about the work of the Bank with students from years 10 to 13.

"I was given a thorough grilling on the economy, the Bank, and my lifelong club, Liverpool.

"I wish everyone at the school a very warm thank you for having me and would encourage all the students at Oldershaw to find out what interests them most and work hard at it - and to think about future careers at the Bank, too."

Future Forum is an annual event that aims to bring together a wide range of views to discuss the work of the Bank of Enfland.

This year’s event is in partnership Speakers for Schools, 'Economy and Re-Thinking Economics' to help reach new audiences with their work, particularly focusing on education and helping young people better understand the role of the Bank of England.

Executive director at Speakers for Schools Ashley Hodges said: “The Bank of England is a hugely important institution that impacts every person in the UK, so we are delighted to help make it possible for students to hear directly from their leadership about their work and wider role.

"We are so pleased we have been able to work with the Bank of England to make these conversations possible, and hope it has left students feeling more empowered when it comes to the economy and their future.”