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Business · 9 June 2026

Bank of England bond sales cost UK £36bn

Bank of England bond sales cost UK £36bn

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UK taxpayers are out of pocket by £36 billion because of the Bank of England's decision to sell off government debt. New figures show the Bank of England made this controversial move to sell UK debt over the last four years. This huge £36 billion cost comes from their controversial decision to sell off UK debt.

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