Blow for Reeves as government borrowing costs jump to highest since global financial crisis
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-28 10:40 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
The UK's government borrowing costs have jumped to the highest level since the global financial crisis, dealing a blow to Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
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