Several UK brokers have started to allow investors to buy government bonds in the primary market through their investment platforms. @def , do you know if IB has any similar plans? https://www.cityam.com/gilts-opened-up-to-retail-investors-as-treasury-seeks-new-sources-of-demand/
Seen this as well and will be checking. I assume our European team is on top of this and will offer soon. thx