By Jason Douglas

LONDON--The U.K. treasury will Tuesday name Anthony Habgood as the next chairman of the Bank of England's court, its board of directors, Sky News reports Tuesday, without citing sources.

The U.K. treasury declined to comment. A formal announcement is expected later Tuesday.

Mr. Habgood is chairman of publisher Reed Elsevier PLC (RUK). He will replace David Lees, who stands down June 30.

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