UK looks to promote short-term Treasury bills to retail investors
Push by Treasury comes as government seeks to cut reliance on long-term debt issuance
Push by Treasury comes as government seeks to cut reliance on long-term debt issuance

Government considers increasing issuance of Treasury bills as demand for longer-term bonds fades

Treasury appoints HSBC and law firm Ashurst to lead project first announced by Rachel Reeves in 2024

Idea long pursued by banking sector lobbyists faces opposition from regulators

Fast-growing market comes under greater scrutiny for potential risks after series of setbacks

Most index providers will be exempt from UK rules under a scaled-back regime

Discussions will include American and international insurance watchdogs