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Bank of England Stops Bond Sales as Gilts Rally
Reported by Varun Krishnan (Senior Writer) · Google News - UK Business ·
Representative image · Wikimedia CommonsUK government bonds, known as gilts, rallied after the Bank of England decided to pause its bond sales. The Bank of England also sounded an inflation alarm alongside this move to halt the sales. Meanwhile, Reform urged Healey to save 100 billion pounds by stopping the sale of bonds entirely. The Bank of England released a market notice regarding the Asset Purchase Facility for gilt sales on 17 September 2026.
ExplainerWhy this matters
What Happened
The Bank of England paused its ongoing gilt sales, which triggered a rally in UK government bonds.
Why It Matters
Stopping bond sales affects government borrowing costs and overall market stability, especially while central banks try to control inflation.
What Happens Next
Observers and political groups like Reform are watching to see if officials will make permanent changes to save billions in public funds.
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