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Originally Posted by chemgear

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/...following-bre/

S&P strips UK of top-notch rating. Cuts UK by 2 notches to AA, outlook negative.

Though UK bonds are now at historical low yields, indicating high demand for UK debt.

http://www.cnbc.com/2016/06/27/uk-10...irst-time.html

It also helps that the UK controls its own currency.