UKBullion Blog
Welcome to the UKBullion blog, your source for expert guides, market insights, and the latest news on gold, silver, and precious metals investing. Whether you're a first-time buyer or a seasoned investor, our articles are here to help you make informed decisions.
Do I Pay VAT on Gold and Silver Bullion?
Article Last Updated: Monday, September 5, 2022
We often come across first-time precious metals investors who are unsure whether gold and silver purchases are taxed. In this article, we will answer the frequently asked question; “Do I pay VAT on gold and silver bullion?”. It’s a reasonable question because as we will explore below, the type of ta...
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Top 7 Questions About Capital Gains Tax
Article Last Updated: Thursday, June 16, 2022
In this time of high inflation, investors are keen to maximise their returns. One way this can be achieved is by investing in gold coins which are exempt from tax. In this article, we will explore how you can buy Capital Gains Tax-free (CGT-free) gold. 1. What is Capital Gains Tax? CGT is levied on...
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Why Not Celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee with a Commemorative 2022 Sovereign
Article Last Updated: Friday, May 27, 2022
The Royal Mint has released its largest ever coin collection in honour of Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee and her 70-year reign, the first British monarch to reach this historic milestone. With a history stretching back 1,100 years, The Royal Mint is the most prestigious export mint in the world...
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Buying Gold in Times of Crisis and The Power of Blockchain
Article Last Updated: Friday, April 22, 2022
Gold has proven itself an effective hedge in times of economic uncertainty. The precious metal can protect personal wealth against inflation, currency devaluation and broader uncertainty. Considering this, it’s apt that the yellow metal is currently riding high.
Read moreThe Russia – Ukraine Conflict and Central Banks
Article Last Updated: Monday, March 28, 2022
Central banks have realised the benefits of investing in gold for a long time. They now hold more than 35,000 metric tonnes of gold. This is around a fifth of all the gold ever mined.
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Russian, Ukraine and the gold price
Article Last Updated: Friday, March 4, 2022
The gold lowdown: Gold rose in price by approximately 8% in February. Gold’s trading high was £1,478 per troy ounce this week. Gold prices generally go up during times of uncertainty and political unrest. And the situation in Ukraine is surrounded by both these aspects. The impact on the price of go...
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The One Tool You Need to Spot the Best Time to Buy Gold
Article Last Updated: Thursday, December 23, 2021
A tool that investors often rely on to find the best time to buy and sell gold and stocks at any given point in time is the ‘Dow to gold ratio’. When you enter the world of investing in gold, it can feel like everyone else has a crystal ball that helps them predict the price of gold and pick the per...
Read moreInflation and COVID Keep Gold Buoyant
Article Last Updated: Friday, December 17, 2021
High inflation and a new variant of COVID-19 are the gifts no-one asked for this Christmas. High inflation concerns many, as a phenomenon which economists considered transitory has proven to be anything but. The emergence of the Omicron variant is just the latest bit of bad news to come from a disea...
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Gold Becomes a Greener Precious Metal
Article Last Updated: Friday, November 19, 2021
Gold is often known by its nickname as the ‘yellow metal’, but it is actually an incredibly green metal to produce. When you think about most commodities, such as coal, oil, natural gas or copper, it might seem like they can only be extracted from the earth through energy-intensive mining projects....
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Gold Could Offer Stability in Troubled Times
Article Last Updated: Monday, November 1, 2021
It is commonly said that gold is supposed to be a hedge against inflation, and that it always performs well when price rises go out of control. Strictly speaking, gold is more of a lagging indicator of inflation in the economic bloodstream, and rather than reacting instantaneously, it reprices itsel...
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