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Bond vigilantes are back—and they’re not playing around. As UK yields soar to decades-high levels, Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces mounting pressure from markets that demand fiscal discipline. Unlike the chaotic sell-off during Liz Truss’s mini-budget, today’s market reaction is more calculated: investors are quietly pricing in risk, forcing higher borrowing costs that hit taxpayers. The term “bond vigilante” may sound like a conspiracy, but it’s really just math—markets punish unsustainable debt by selling bonds, raising rates. With foreign and hedge fund investors now major players, the government must deliver credible growth plans fast—or risk even steeper costs. The clock is ticking. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/154d931235f641f3

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