Why are UK borrowing costs rising and what does it mean for me?

UK government borrowing costs reached their highest level in 28 years as of the report date. When government borrowing costs rise, interest rates on mortgages, savings accounts, and consumer loans typically increase as well, since lenders base their rates partly on what the government pays to borrow. Higher borrowing costs can slow economic growth and reduce household spending power as monthly debt payments increase.

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