My mother-in-law is crashing the bond market

Japan's investors have helped finance the world for decades. Now, they may want their money back. Nick Hubble explains why this could spell trouble for global bond markets.

Blockchain Bonds: A fix for Britain's bond crisis?

The UK is launching its first digital gilt on blockchain technology. But look under the bonnet and the same old financial system is still firmly in control. gov.uk

Who rules the waves tomorrow… America or Britain?

America is spending big to re-arm. Britain may have little choice but to follow – and a new defence boom could give British manufacturing a second life.