7th June 2024 Today, that figure is down to £4.5bn after some unfavourable moves in the bond market, according to estimates by Capital Economics, a consultancy. View article
Reeves’s biggest Budget headache is not Starmer’s welfare reversal Analysis by Capital Economics shows the rise in UK gilt yields since March has already eroded her headroom from £9.9bn to £6.7bn. Alex Kerr, at Capital Economics, says the recent about-turns on... 22nd July 2025 · The Telegraph
Borrowing surges, raising chances of autumn tax rises Alex Kerr, UK economist at Capital Economics, a consultancy, said: “Things will probably get worse for the chancellor. We think that she will need to raise £15-25 billion at the budget later this year... 22nd July 2025 · The Times
UK Borrows Billions More Than Expected As Debt Costs Surge “Things will probably get worse for the chancellor,” said Alex Kerr, UK economist at Capital Economics. “We think that she will need to raise £15-25 billion at the Budget later this year, with higher... 22nd July 2025 · Bloomberg
