Did hedge fund ‘masters of the universe’ force Trump into tariffs U-turn by borrowing to make huge bets on US bonds?
By JAMES TAPSFIELD, POLITICAL EDITOR FOR MAILONLINE Published: 04:11 EDT, 11 April 2025 | Updated: 04:23 EDT, 11…
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…
Government borrowing hits highest December level for four years
Government borrowing rose more than expected in December, hitting the highest level for the month for four years,…
Borrowing costs fall and pound rises after inflation surprise
Borrowing costs for the UK government have plunged, as an unexpected drop in inflation at home and in…
Pound and borrowing costs stabilise after market jitters
The pound and UK government borrowing costs have stabilised after a turbulent few days. The pound rose slightly…