Hedge funds have crowded into debt-fuelled bets on UK government bonds, increasing the potential for instability in the gilts market, … Read…
Britain ran a bigger-than-expected budget deficit in December, swelled by debt interest costs and a one-off purchase of military homes, … Read…
Sell-off in gilts since Budget suggests market balking at higher borrowing needs, says billionaire investor. Read More
“Debt risks in the UK ‘were elevated’ and the lack of credible plans for dealing with it could trigger adverse…
The UK’s national debt: a terrifying warning. OBR’s ‘grim’ report on Britain’s fiscal outlook warns of skyrocketing spending, but ‘projection’…
Debt pile increases by 4.3 percentage points in year to August, adding to challenge for chancellor Rachel Reeves. Read More
Public finances under pressure from ageing population, climate crisis and security risks, OBR report says. Read More
Simply sign up to the Global inflation myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. The premium on UK government…
Debt levels in the United States and Europe are a risk for international financial stability and for Switzerland, Swiss Finance…
Borrowing refers to the difference between public sector spending and income from taxes in a given period. The Chief Secretary…