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UK Budget 2026

Borrowing overshoots, gilt yields near their highest since 2008, and a Budget that has to reassure bond investors.

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24 Oct 2026UK borrowing overshoots ahead of the 28 October BudgetBorrowing from April to September was £97.8bn, £6bn above forecast. The 10-year gilt sits near 5.4%.Europe · United Kingdom · Government finances → Link 4 · Cause