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Why is the UK hit hardest?

While it's a global issue, the UK is particularly vulnerable due to persistent high inflation and concerns about the government's fiscal plans. This makes investors demand a higher premium to lend to Britain compared to some other countries.

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Britain's 30-year borrowing costs reached 6% today, a 24-year high

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