UK gilts above Truss ousting levels as Reeves faces 'more speculative' market marred by decisions of former government

Long-term real gilts at a 20-year high

Eve Maddock-Jones
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UK gilts are running higher than they were when former prime minister Liz Truss was forced out of 10 Downing Street after her Mini Budget sent levels rocketing, which comes just a week on from the widespread selloff triggered by fears of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ potential dismissal, and her mammoth task to restore the UK government’s debts.

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