Why borrowing costs are Burnham’s biggest problem

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Sep 2, 202617:32News & Politics

Governments often tell people to live within their means - but can the new prime minister? Andy Burnham will need to try hard after the UK's long-term borrowing costs reached a 28-year high. It's a serious headache for a...

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