First-time buyers typically borrowing for 31 years
First-time buyers are borrowing through mortgages that last an average of 31 years as the affordability of homes…
Government borrowing higher than expected in April
UK government borrowing was higher than expected in April, according to the latest official figures. Borrowing – the…
US debt downgrade drives up borrowing costs
AFP/Getty A sign showing the US national debt in April. It has since risen to more than $36tn…
Arkansas bank worker arrested after ‘borrowing’ more than $240,000 from customer accounts
By LAUREN ACTON-TAYLOR FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 00:45 EDT, 27 April 2025 | Updated: 00:51 EDT, 27 April 2025…
Rachel Reeves says ‘we can’t tax and spend our way to higher living standards’ in Spring Statement as high government borrowing leaves her little room for manoeuvre
By SOPHIE CARLIN Published: 05:42 EDT, 22 March 2025 | Updated: 05:42 EDT, 22 March 2025 Rachel Reeves…
Government borrowing higher than expected in February
Getty Images UK government borrowing was higher than expected in February, adding pressure to Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead…
How Tim Walz Attacked Elon Musk by Borrowing From Trump
My colleagues and I have written about how Elon Musk is dominating the political conversation. I wanted to…
Government borrowing, bonds and yields explained
You may have heard about government borrowing costs going up and then down again. Here’s a quick guide…
Warning high borrowing costs may mean tax rises or spending cuts
Higher borrowing costs for the government may mean tax rises or spending cuts if it wants to stick…
How much money is the UK government borrowing, and does it matter?
If the government has to set aside more cash for paying debts, it may mean it has less…