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Who decides if the UK is risky?
International investors, like pension funds and banks from around the world, decide if the UK is a safe place to invest. If they perceive the UK's economic plans as unstable or unsustainable, they demand higher interest rates to lend money to the government. This directly impacts the UK's borrowing costs and economic stability.
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