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Burnham'\''s Rise Revives UK War Bonds Debate to Fund Defence Spending Without Tax Hikes

Andy Burnham's growing political profile is reviving serious debate about UK war bonds as a fiscal mechanism to fund expanded military spending without tax increases or spending cuts elsewhere.

Jun 28, 2026

FTSE 100 Slides 0.4% to 10,363 as Bonds Stumble Following Burnham Election Victory

The FTSE 100 closed down 36.43 points (0.4%) at 10,363.27 as UK bonds came under pressure following Andy Burnham's election victory, raising fiscal policy uncertainty.

Jun 20, 2026

UK May Borrowing Surges More Than Expected, Adding to Gilt Market Pressure

UK government borrowing in May surged more than economists expected, widening the deficit as spending growth outpaced tax income and increasing pressure on Chancellor Reeves' fiscal credibility.

Jun 19, 2026

UK May Borrowing Overshoots Forecasts as Spending Surge Deepens Fiscal Strain

UK government borrowing in May exceeded forecasts as spending rose, with WPI Strategy warning the fiscal picture 'remains uncomfortable' amid high debt interest and post-war tax burden levels.

Jun 19, 2026

UK Borrowing Costs Fall Sharply as Bank of England Signals Dovish Turn

UK government borrowing costs fell sharply after Bank of England governor delivered a dovish policy speech, with traders paring back rate hike bets.

Jun 2, 2026

Wes Streeting Resigns from Labour, Warns Party Faces Reform UK Threat Amid Iran War Disruption

Former UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigned from Labour, accusing PM Keir Starmer of failing to counter the growing Reform UK challenge.

May 20, 2026

UK Labour Suffers Historic Local Election Losses; Farage's Party Surges

May 12, 2026

UK Government Brings Forward Cost-of-Living Payment to July

May 3, 2026

IMF cuts UK 2025 growth forecast to 0.8%, largest G7 downgrade

Apr 29, 2026

Bank of England FPC Meets April 2026 to Assess UK Financial Stability Risks

Apr 28, 2026

Bank of England Explains Index-Linked Gilts Tied to UK Retail Prices Index

Apr 28, 2026

Bank of England Schedules Q2 2026 APF Gilt Sales, Continuing QT Programme

Apr 28, 2026

UK Pension Inheritance Tax Reform Due April 2027 Triggers Planning Rush

Apr 28, 2026