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Why do borrowing costs spike?
Borrowing costs can spike for several reasons, including market worries about global events like conflicts. When investors are concerned, they demand higher interest rates to lend money, making it more expensive for governments to borrow. This directly impacts how much the UK government has available to spend.
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