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Labour

UK borrowing overshoots official forecast by £8.1bn ahead of Budget

UK public-sector borrowing reached £77.3 billion between April and August, placing it £8.1 billion above the Office for Budget Responsibility's forecast.

Charlotte Mercer · 4 min read

Labour

UK borrowing costs surge as 30-year gilt yields hit highest level since 1998

UK government borrowing costs have surged, with 30-year gilt yields reaching 5.925% — their highest level since 1998 — adding pressure on Chancellor John Healey ahead of his first Budget.

Charlotte Mercer · 3 min read