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Explained: How is UK Government debt impacting the wider economy?

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Thu, 15 Oct 2026, 7:58pm
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The US isn't the only nation with significant Government debt, with economic concerns in the UK set to impact the wider world.

Over in the UK, long-term borrowing rates are hitting fresh 30-year highs, and it's making a mark on the share market.

Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explained the impact further.

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