UK Central Bank Took Steps to Prepare for Brexit, Predicts Uncertainty

The Bank of England is well-prepared for Brexit as it took all necessary measures ahead of the EU referendum in Britain, the bank's Governor Mark Carney said in a statement on Friday.

MOSCOW (Sputnik) — According to the statement, the central UK bank predicts a period of uncertainty and adjustment after the results of Thursday's referendum, indicating the Vote Leave victory with 51.9 percent of people having supported Brexit.

"We have taken all the necessary steps to prepare for today's events. In the future we will not hesitate to take any additional measures required to meet our responsibilities as the United Kingdom moves forward," the statement said.

According to the bank, people's travel, the movement of goods or the way Britain sells its services will not be changed at initial stages.

"The Bank of England stands ready to provide more than £250bn [$369 billion] of additional funds through its normal facilities. The Bank of England is also able to provide substantial liquidity in foreign currency, if required," the statement read.

Earlier in the day, the central bank pledged to ensure monetary and financial stability after the Vote Leave supporters won the EU referendum.