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General · 7 May 2026

Government borrowing costs hit three-decade high

Government borrowing costs hit three-decade high

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The British government's borrowing costs have significantly climbed, now standing at their highest point in three decades. This rapid increase in expenses has outpaced the rises seen across other European and American bond markets. These elevated costs represent the highest level the government has faced for its borrowing in the last thirty years.

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