Treasury-backed savings company launches one-year bonds

Backed by Her Majesty’s Treasury, National Savings & Investments (NS&I) recently launched two one-year bonds with headline rates topping the UK savings league table.
UK bonds hit a quarter century high

Statistics show that in 2023, UK Government bonds are at a 25-year high.
UK investors choose money market funds and bonds over stocks

Reports indicate that British investors are currently selecting interest-bearing assets rather than equity funds due to high interest rates. Figures show that UK-based investors took a dim view of stocks […]
Big investors avoiding UK government bonds

Reports indicate that big investors are keeping clear of gilts, also known as UK government bonds. This strategy is being adopted even though gilts offer some of the highest yields […]
British bonds rise since 2022 mini budget

New data has revealed that the value of British bonds has risen substantially, after reaching new lows after the “mini-Budget” fiasco of September last year. According to figures supplied by […]
Understanding government bonds

Here in the UK, government bonds are called gilts. These bonds are an investment vehicle, which, until they expire, offer a fixed return rate. Gilts are effectively a loan from […]