Burnham pressed on economy at first PMQs as UK borrowing costs rise

Burnham pressed on economy at first PMQs as UK borrowing costs rise

Burnham said he had already cut taxes, including VAT on energy bills and hospitality business rates.

2 Sept, 16:27

Rise in UK borrowing costs adds to pressure on Burnham and Healey

Prime minister and chancellor prepare for Budget in October amid questions over how they will fund key plans

1 Sept, 10:51

British Borrowing Costs Rise Above Yesterday’s Burnham Peak

British borrowing costs remain elevated since Burnham’s first comments as PM yesterday. Healey was firehosing last night and this morning… After Burnham said he would use all “flexibility” possible in the so-called fiscal rules, UK 10-year gilt yields closed eight basis points higher at 5.03% at the end of the day. The 30-year rate also…

21 Jul, 14:38