Tag: Borrowing
UK regulator moves to restrict borrowing for crypto investments
The United Kingdom’s financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), plans to stop retail investors from borrowing money to fund their cry [...]
Higher pay and benefits drives government borrowing higher
The government borrowed more than expected in the year to March due to increased spending on pay and benefits, according to official figures.Borrowing [...]
Crypto lending down 43% from 2021 highs, DeFi borrowing surges 959%
The crypto lending market’s size remains significantly down from its $64 billion high, but decentralized finance (DeFi) borrowing has made an over 900 [...]
DeFi lender Nostra pauses borrowing after price feed error
Nostra, a lending protocol on Starknet, has paused borrowing for two liquid staking tokens after identifying a “critical issue” with its price feeds, [...]
Government borrowing higher than expected in February
UK government borrowing was higher than expected in February, adding pressure to Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of her Spring Statement next week.Borr [...]
How Tim Walz Attacked Elon Musk by Borrowing From Trump
Tim Walz’s comments about Elon Musk suggest an attack on the tech billionaire’s immigrant background is making its way into the public conversation.
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Government borrowing, bonds and yields explained
You may have heard about government borrowing costs going up and then down again. Here's a quick guide on government borrowing, bonds and yields.
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Warning high borrowing costs may mean tax rises or spending cuts
Higher borrowing costs for the government may mean tax rises or spending cuts if it wants to stick to its own self-imposed rules, a leading economic t [...]
How much money is the UK government borrowing, and does it matter?
If the government has to set aside more cash for paying debts, it may mean it has less to spend on public services. Some economists fear the governmen [...]
Government borrowing hits highest December level for four years
Getty ImagesGovernment borrowing rose more than expected in December, hitting its highest level for the month for four years, official figures show.Bo [...]
Borrowing costs fall and pound rises after inflation surprise
Borrowing costs for the UK government have plunged, as an unexpected drop in inflation at home and in core inflation in the US raised bets that centra [...]
Pound falls further as borrowing costs rise again
The pound has dropped to its lowest value against the dollar since November 2023 while government borrowing costs have continued to rise.The pound fel [...]
Rachel Reeves heads to China amid pressure over borrowing costs
PA MediaThe Chancellor Rachel Reeves is travelling to China in a bid to boost trade and economic ties, as she faces pressure over government borrowing [...]
Pound falls as borrowing costs rise to highest since 2008
The pound has fallen to its lowest level for nine months after UK government borrowing costs continued to rise.The drop came as UK 10-year borrowing c [...]
Soaring UK borrowing costs are a problem for Rachel Reeves
GettyEconomists have warned that the government is "on course" to miss its own Budget borrowing targets after interest rates for UK long-term borrowin [...]