UK borrowing costs drop to lowest level in more than a year

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Phillip InmanJanuary 14, 2026 at 07:26 PM

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UK borrowing costs have fallen to their lowest level in over a year, with the yield on 10-year government bonds dropping to 4.34%. This decline is attributed to more stable government finances and expectations of further interest rate cuts by the Bank of England. Improved financial stability, spearheaded by efforts to reduce the spending deficit, has boosted investor confidence in UK debt. The prospect of multiple interest rate cuts, potentially bringing the rate down to 3.25% before 2027, is also driving down borrowing costs. This trend contrasts with uncertainty in the US bond market and follows a period of high UK bond yields prior to the government's budget.

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