Why are UK borrowing costs rising and what does it mean for me?
Governments generally spend more than they raise in tax so they borrow money to fill the gap, usually by selling bonds to ...
Public Finances Urgent Question
Coverage of the urgent question in the House of Commons, tabled by Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer Mel Stride, on the impact of borrowing costs on public finances, on Thursday 9 January.
What is behind the gilt woes and should we be worried?
What is behind the gilt woes and should we be worried? - The pound has fallen to its lowest level for more than a year amid a ...
POLL: Should Rachel Reeves be in China while the pound plummets?
As the cost of government borrowing rises, political figures from across the political spectrum have questioned whether the ...
Government says ‘no need for emergency intervention’ in financial markets
The Government has said there is “no need for an emergency intervention” as it sought to soothe concerns over the UK’s shaky ...
Rachel Reeves has a confidence problem – and she’s taking the economy down with her
As things stand, we are not barreling towards economic disaster. But we are at risk of willing it into existence.