U.K. government bonds look appealing in comparison to other developed-market government bonds over the long term, BlackRock's head of portfolio research Vivek Paul says at BlackRock's 2026 midyear outlook media roundtable. Gilts already have a term premium priced in and they offer attractive yields relative to peers, he says. Gilts could experience near-term volatility due to political turbulence, but they look attractive over the long term, Paul says. (miriam.mukuru@wsj.com)