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UK Borrowing Costs Surge and Sterling Plummets Amid Labour Leadership Uncertainty

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UK borrowing costs spike and the pound falls as markets react to Andy Burnham's potential Labour leadership bid, signaling concerns over increased borrowing under his leadership.

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UK borrowing costs spike and the pound falls as markets react to Andy Burnham's potential Labour leadership bid, signaling concerns over increased borrowing under his leadership.

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