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MPs on public accounts committee find means of monitoring that debt is being issued at lowest price to be ‘nebulous’
Sir Robert Stheeman says Liz Truss budget shows fiscal policy must not be ‘divorced from reality’ of financial markets
Treasury reduces issuance programme by less than market forecasts
Small size and limited liquidity of ‘kilts’ likely to mean higher borrowing costs relative to UK
Yields have increased sharply as investors brace for further Bank of England interest rate rises
Critics question the environmental merits of the scheme
Investors place £100bn of bids for 12-year government debt
DMO defends ‘syndication’ process after questions over whether it delivers taxpayer value
Questions over whether bond issues have achieved best results for taxpayers
Government grapples with severe contraction of economy following coronavirus lockdown
Sir Robert Stheeman has to ensure markets can absorb a big surge in bond issuance
Investors should pay more for this type of sovereign debt, says key official
Experience in other countries show green bonds need not raise financing costs
Strong growth in tax receipts allows UK chancellor to rely less on borrowing
£3bn rise in debt raising takes total bond sales this year to £106bn
Inflation protection is popular with investors as price growth strengthens
It is not sensible for an offshoot of government to compete with commercial banks
Record-low rates have made government bonds hugely attractive to many investors — but for how long?
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