Policy speech and tax cuts funded by borrowing caused new bond market turmoil in the UK.
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Updated Sep 8
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What happened
Policy speech and tax cuts funded by borrowing caused new bond market turmoil in the UK.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Criticisms led to bond market interest rate hikes.Sub-event
- Political figures, including Andy Burnham, Andrew Griffith, and Liz Truss, are involved in a public dispute regarding the influence and accountability of the 2022 mini-Budget on UK finances.Sub-event
Tax cuts funded by borrowing sparked new bond market tremors following a policy speech.1 source
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Andy Burnham
British politician (born 1970)
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Liz Truss
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 2022
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Kwasi Kwarteng
British politician (born 1975)
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