Britain’s prospective next PM tries to placate bond markets after sell-off, gilts steady

May 18, 2026 - 07:02

Britain’s prospective next PM tries to placate bond markets after sell-off, gilts steady

The U.K.'s would-be prime minister, Andy Burnham, is being closely watched by bond markets.

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