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The Bank of England has launched a charter to support its lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and transsexual professionals — and it wants other institutions to sign up.
The central bank announced its new Out and Proud initiative during an LGBT+ Network of Networks breakfast in London on July 25, as the City of London steps up efforts to promote diversity and inclusion.