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UK public sector borrowing last month hit the highest total for April since the Covid pandemic in 2020, highlighting the challenges facing the government. Read the full story below.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce9py7nx8j4o

Government borrowing in April hit highest level since Covid Borrowing was higher than expected last month and retail sales fell as fuel prices surged.

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The Bank of England has signalled that interest rates could rise this year as it attempts to curb inflation following a "significant energy price shock" from the Iran war. The full article is available on the link below.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cg7p89mp2rjo

Bank of England says rates could rise as Iran war fuels inflation The Bank of England voted to hold interest rates at 3.75% as it monitors the knock-on effects of the Middle East conflict.

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Long-term UK borrowing costs have reached their highest level since 1998 as the Iran war continues and concerns rise over political uncertainty in the lead-up to local and national elections. Read more below.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c936qn69016o

UK government long-term borrowing costs reach 28-year high There have been extra jitters in UK government debt markets ahead of Thursday's local and national elections.

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Oil prices edged lower in Wednesday trade in Asia after US President Donald Trump raised hopes for an agreement with Iran to end the war. Read the full story below.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4g8zejyyr3o

Oil prices drop and stock markets rise after reports of deal to end Iran war Reports have raised hopes of an agreement between the US and Iran after days of escalation.

British wildlife will replace historical figures on the next series of Bank of England banknotes - and the public will get their say on which animals and birds will appear. More on the link below.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4geyyg9en6o

Wildlife to replace historical figures on banknotes The public will help choose which animals and birds will appear on the Bank of England's new notes.

The Bank of England held interest rates at 3.75% at its latest meeting, keeping them at the lowest level since February 2023. Read more on the following link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3dky111m40o

Will UK interest rates fall any time soon? The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

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