Each year The Bank of England and The Times invite selected teams of four students aged 16 to 18 to make a presentation to a panel of Bank of England judges. 

The challenge gives students a chance to learn more about how the economy works and how interest rates affect inflation, as well as allowing them to demonstrate their team-working, presentation and IT skills. 

Top prize is £10,000 for the school. Support resource materials from the Bank are provided and regular features appear in The Times .

The next challenge will be launched in May 2007.

Details: www.bankofengland.co.uk/targettwopointzero or Target Two Point Zero Team, Education Group, HO-M Secretary’s Department, Bank of England, Threadneedle Street, London EC2R 8AH, 020 7601 5366.