Gilts and bonds are essentially loans made to governments and companies which will be paid back to you at some point and earn some interest in the meantime.

They’re not as flashy as stocks and shares but they’re a solid part of an investment portfolio and they have interesting political implications.

Here I talk you through what they are, the common terminology, how they’re taxed and how you as a retail investor can access them. All in down to earth, understandable language.

Ethical investing doesn’t have to feel overwhelming or hypocritical. This beginner-friendly guide breaks down what ethical investing actually is, how it fits into real life under capitalism and how UK women and non-binary people can start aligning their money with their values.