Bonds
British Savings Bonds: after the fanfare, interest rates hit a flat note
NS&I’s new product offers up to 4.15% – but some experts dismiss it as just ‘a fancy bit of marketing’
Rupert Jones
06, Apr, 2024 @7:00 AM
‘Ghastly expensive mess’: bond vigilantes return as deficits rise
Governments face a surge in borrowing costs fuelled by high interest rates and conflict in the Middle East
Larry Elliott Economics editor
26, Oct, 2023 @11:34 AM
Green investment funds pushing money into fossil fuel firms, research finds
BlackRock and L&G among asset managers using funds with ESG label to invest in coal, oil and gas
Phillip Inman
02, May, 2023 @5:00 AM
Bonds were seen as a safe haven – but they are central to this bank crisis | Toby Nangle
Troubles at Silicon Valley Bank and Credit Suisse are due partly to impact of rising interest rates
Toby Nangle
20, Mar, 2023 @1:11 PM
Pensions: why do those retiring face ‘massive’ losses despite FTSE highs?
Retired planner was shocked to see that his Aviva pension had dropped 20% in value last year
Patrick Collinson
11, Mar, 2023 @9:00 AM
Savings: Britons can switch to get up to 7% after interest rate rises
Loyal bank customers are not necessarily rewarded, so shop around for a better-paying account
Rupert Jones
03, Mar, 2023 @7:00 AM
Investments and pensions: what can you do about UK financial turmoil?
The impact the fallout from Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-budget has had on your money
Patrick Collinson
01, Oct, 2022 @9:00 AM
UK government bonds: why are yields rising and why does it matter?
Britain’s borrowing costs have soared as investors turn sour on prospects for economy
Richard Partington Economics correspondent
27, Sep, 2022 @12:53 PM
NS&I change to interest payments may double my tax bill
I was paying tax annually on my bond but now it’s due in the year it matures
Anna Tims
24, Jun, 2021 @6:00 AM
Covid lockdown savings: how to make the most of spare cash
Options if you have accumulated some money or want to start putting something aside
Shane Hickey
19, Jun, 2021 @7:00 AM
The best savings deals as NS&I slashes rates and Premium Bonds prizes
Millions of account holders face deep cuts from next month, but there are alternatives
Rupert Jones
25, Sep, 2020 @8:30 AM
What the coronavirus market fall means for your pension
Someone with £250,000 in scheme at start of year will have seen it shrink to about £225,000
Patrick Collinson
09, Mar, 2020 @12:23 PM
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