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Rising borrowing costs set to batter UK government – does it matter?
As borrowing costs rise, the government has less money to spend on the country’s creaking National Health Service, military, emergency…
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UK inflation in surprise December dip, raising hopes over bond markets
The rise in the interest rate investors are charging the UK government to borrow money over 10 years hit a…
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UK bond yields soar to multi-decade highs: Is it a new ‘Truss moment’?
UK gilt yields hit multi-decade highs, with 10-year yields at 4.90% and 30-year at 5.40%. The pound slumped to a…
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UK inflation figures in surprise jump as rise in energy price cap kick
Inflation in the UK rose sharply to a six-month high in October, above BOE’s 2% target, scaling back bets that…
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Standing open-armed, UK is choosing investment over decline
The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not represent in any way the editorial…
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Germany and UK take aim with ‘landmark’ deal to make artillery guns
The new defence agreement will bring jobs to the UK as the Labour government seeks to build closer ties with…
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Bank of England keeps rates at 5%, propels pound to over 2-year highs
The Bank of England held rates at 5%, as largely expected. The pound surged against the dollar and euro, while…
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Bank of England set to hold rates steady as it eyes stubborn inflation
The Bank of England is set to announce its interest rate decision on Thursday, with market participants widely anticipating the…
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