Business● ElevatedOct 1 · Oct 1, 2026, 9:15 AM
UK borrowing costs soar as gilt yields hit 6 % for first time since 1998
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from echo-news.co.uk · United Kingdom · Western Europe
The United Kingdom's borrowing costs have significantly increased, with gilt yields reaching 6% for the first time since 1998. This indicates a notable shift in the country's financial market conditions.
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