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Government bonds

Interested to hear views on buying uk  government bonds  in the next few months. I  don't know much about this but is it likely that the government will be issueing a new batch with all the money they need to recover

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  • Albermarle
    Albermarle Posts: 31,259 Forumite
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    The government issues new bonds/gilts all the time but the pace has increased recently .
    Whether they are a good investment is a different question altogether and a complex one . 
    They are safe but offer a very low return , so it depends what you are looking for. For a small investor you would be better off keeping the cash in a savings account.
  • dunstonh
    dunstonh Posts: 121,297 Forumite
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    And they recently issued negative yields bonds too.
    I am an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA). The comments I make are just my opinion and are for discussion purposes only. They are not financial advice and you should not treat them as such. If you feel an area discussed may be relevant to you, then please seek advice from an Independent Financial Adviser local to you.
  • epm-84
    epm-84 Posts: 2,798 Forumite
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    The PM and Chancellor are set to make financial announcements tomorrow.
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