Healey urged to curb borrowing after bond sell-off
By The BriefBrief
Allies of the new UK chancellor, Rachel Reeves, urged Jeremy Healey to keep borrowing within Labour’s fiscal rules after a bond sell-off. They said Reeves plans to remain “well within” those rules.
WHO:Allies of the new chancellor Rachel Reeves
WHAT:Allies urged Jeremy Healey to limit budget borrowing within Labour’s fiscal rules following a bond sell-off.
WHEN:Reported Aug 21, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
WHERE:United Kingdom
WHY:The warning was triggered by a bond sell-off and concerns about budget borrowing.
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