Event Brief
UPDATED May 15, 2026 at 5:08 PM ET
May 4, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET
UK long-term borrowing costs hit 28-year high
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UK government debt markets saw long-term borrowing costs rise to a 28-year high ahead of Thursday’s elections.
WHO: UK government
WHAT: Long-term borrowing costs in UK government debt markets reached a 28-year high
WHEN: May 5, 2026 at 12:30 PM ET
WHERE: United Kingdom
WHY: Extra jitters in UK government debt markets ahead of Thursday’s local and national elections.
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