UK government borrowing costs hit their highest level since 2008 as inflation fears hit the gilt market

UK government borrowing costs hit their highest level since 2008 as inflation fears hit the gilt market

Three charts show the extent of the U.K. government's borrowing woes.

Lights on in skyscrapers and commercial buildings on the skyline of the City of London, UK, on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. U.K. business chiefs urged Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves to ease ene… [+4284 chars]
UK government borrowing costs hit their highest level since 2008 as inflation fears hit the gilt market - FHMnews