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GB40Y
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United Kingdom 40-Year Gilt

United Kingdom

The United Kingdom 40-Year Gilt yielded 5.432% as of 21 October 2026, in GBP. The government of the United Kingdom is rated AA by S&P, AA- by Fitch and Aa3 by Moody's, which puts it in our low risk group.

Yield

5.432%

Coupon

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Maturity

~40 years (benchmark)

Price

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Credit Ratings
S&P: AA
Fitch: AA-
Moody's: Aa3

Risk level shown above is our own transparent calculation from the issuer's credit rating tier — it is not a rating itself. NR means we hold no verified agency rating; we never estimate one. See our disclaimer.

About United Kingdom

The United Kingdom is a major developed economy and global financial center; the 10-year gilt is its sovereign benchmark bond.

Data source: Bank of England — nominal zero-coupon (spot) gilt curve · as of 21 October 2026 (official daily figure, refreshed automatically)View source