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The Gilt Reality: Why UK Debt Costs More | Economic Insights with Simon French

May 11, 2026 | 5m 40s

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Britain’s debt has hit £2.9 trillion, nearly 100% of GDP. Chief Economist Simon French decodes why UK yields outpace G7 peers, exploring inflation-linked pressures, international ownership, and the urgent trade-offs between fiscal credibility, political reform, and the desperate hunt for growth.