What is quantitative easing?
Quantitative easing (QE) is the Bank of England’s scheme to boost the economy by buying government debt. Essentially the Bank
What is a gilt?
A gilt is essentially a loan to the UK government. An investor in a gilt is essentially giving a loan
The Bank of England keeps UK interest rates at 0.5%
The Bank of England has continued to hold UK interest rates at a record low of 0.5%.