UK borrowing cost at highest since 1998 as oil price sets new war high

Sky News Wednesday 29th April 2026, 3:36PM 1 min read 7 hours ago

UK long-term borrowing costs have hit their highest level since 1998 while oil prices have notched a new Iran war peak amid fears of extended disruption to energy flows from the Middle East.

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