What is a conventional pension annuity?

By Joe
Annuity, Pensions
On May 16, 2012
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A pension annuity (often referred to simply as an annuity) is a product purchased with the proceeds of a pension

What is quantitative easing?

By Joe
Economics, Inflation, Interest Rates, Investments
On May 16, 2012
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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?

By Joe
Economics, Investments
On May 16, 2012
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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%

By Joe
Inflation, Interest Rates
On May 10, 2012
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The Bank of England has continued to hold UK interest rates at a record low of 0.5%.

UK economy slides back into recession

By Joe
Economics
On April 25, 2012
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The UK economy has returned to recession, after shrinking by 0.2% in the first three months of 2012.

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