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# starmer • sterling • keir • pound • resign • streeting
TRADING ECONOMICS
Liberal
Pound Remains Under Pressure Amid UK Political Turmoil
The pound remained lower at $1.352, down from near two-month highs touched last week, as political instability in the UK and stalled US-Iran negotiations continued to weigh on market sentiment. Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s cabinet stayed largely intact...
May 13, 2026, 2:51 am

GB News
Conservative
Keir Starmer leadership crisis sparks sudden drop in value of pound and borrowing costs surge
May 12, 2026, 1:22 am
MarketScreener
Conservative
Sterling edges lower as Starmer pressure keeps markets cautious
May 13, 2026, 4:10 am
Yahoo Finance Canada
Liberal
Pound wobbles and bonds suffer as Starmer battles on
May 12, 2026, 10:30 am

# borrowing • starmer • inflation • mortgage • labour • bond
MarketScreener
Conservative
Political turmoil and inflation threat vie to push up UK borrowing costs
Intense pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer is driving up British government borrowing costs - but the political uncertainty is by no means the only factor making Britain's bond yields the highest...
May 12, 2026, 8:41 am

The Independent
Liberal
Government borrowing costs hit 28-year high as pressure grows on Starmer
May 12, 2026, 5:23 am
www.semafor.com
Liberal
UK bond yields soar as PM Starmer’s fate hangs in balance
May 12, 2026, 4:47 am
Daily Mirror
Liberal
Borrowing costs could jump depending on who challenges Keir Starmer to be PM
May 13, 2026, 6:59 am

# yields • inflation • bond • gilt • borrowing • minister
Yahoo Finance
Liberal
Who are the 'bond vigilantes' exacting a price from Britain's government?
LONDON, May 13 (Reuters) - Britain's long-dated government borrowing costs have surged to their highest since 1998 as concern that a potential change in leadership could weaken fiscal discipline unnerves bond investors. Borrowing costs in the UK and...
May 12, 2026, 10:59 pm

The New York Times
Liberal
UK Bond Yields Rise With Starmer’s Future as Prime Minister in Doubt
May 12, 2026, 8:18 am
TRADING ECONOMICS
Liberal
UK Gilt Yields at 18-Year High on Political and Inflation Risks
May 12, 2026, 4:19 am
The Independent
Liberal
Government borrowing costs hit 28-year high as pressure grows on Starmer
May 12, 2026, 5:23 am

# borrowing • labour • costs • starmer • bond • minister
Daily Mirror
Liberal
Borrowing costs could jump depending on who challenges Keir Starmer to be PM
The sky high cost of UK government borrowing has eased - for now - but all will depend on what happens next
May 13, 2026, 6:59 am

The New York Times
Liberal
UK Bond Yields Rise With Starmer’s Future as Prime Minister in Doubt
May 12, 2026, 8:18 am
Daily Mail
Conservative
Bitter Labour infighting sends UK borrowing costs to 28-YEAR high as Burnham camp threatens to topple next leader if it's Streeting
May 12, 2026, 1:50 am
BBC News
Liberal
UK borrowing costs jump as uncertainty over PM's future continues
May 12, 2026, 4:36 am

# borrowing • starmer • inflation • bond • risk • investor
the Guardian
Liberal
UK long-term borrowing costs dip from 28-year high after Starmer allies back PM
UK bond yields hit highest since 1998 this morning, before easing back as some cabinet ministers voiced support for Keir Starmer
May 12, 2026, 10:23 am

The New York Times
Liberal
UK Bond Yields Rise With Starmer’s Future as Prime Minister in Doubt
May 12, 2026, 8:18 am
BBC News
Liberal
UK borrowing costs jump as uncertainty over PM's future continues
May 12, 2026, 4:36 am
Bloomberg
Liberal
UK Gilts Drop as Labour’s Starmer Faces Calls to Resign After Election Losses
May 12, 2026, 1:08 am

# gilt • yields • bond • borrowing • britain • iran
Yahoo Finance
Liberal
Who are the 'bond vigilantes' exacting a price from Britain's government?
LONDON, May 13 (Reuters) - Britain's long-dated government borrowing costs have surged to their highest since 1998 as concern that a potential change in leadership could weaken fiscal discipline unnerves bond investors. Borrowing costs in the UK and...
May 12, 2026, 10:59 pm

BBC News
Liberal
UK borrowing costs jump as uncertainty over PM's future continues
May 12, 2026, 4:36 am
Bloomberg
Liberal
UK Gilts Drop as Labour’s Starmer Faces Calls to Resign After Election Losses
May 12, 2026, 1:08 am
TRADING ECONOMICS
Liberal
UK Gilt Yields Surge on Political Risks and US-Iran Standoff
May 11, 2026, 6:12 am

# stalls • fuels • delaying • debt • oil • labour
GB News
Conservative
Labour blamed for delaying 100 million barrels of North Sea oil as investment 'could collapse before 2030'
Labour has been accused of stalling the development of one of Britain's largest remaining North Sea oil and gas projects as industry leaders warn delays could jeopardise billions in investment and future tax revenues.
May 13, 2026, 12:31 am

The Conversation
Liberal
How big oil companies can slow the green transition by suing governments that ban fossil fuels
May 12, 2026, 5:45 am
MarketScreener
Conservative
Britain stalls on energy debt relief with consumer debts seen topping $9.5 billion by year-end
May 11, 2026, 9:05 am
Raw Story
Liberal
Nuclear debate stalls as GOP infighting erupts over payments
May 11, 2026, 9:46 am

# bond • borrowing • yields • gilt • sterling • starmer
www.semafor.com
Liberal
UK bond yields soar as PM Starmer’s fate hangs in balance
Disastrous local election results for Starmer’s Labour Party have led to 70 lawmakers — including members of his cabinet — calling for him to resign.
May 12, 2026, 4:47 am

Bloomberg
Liberal
UK Gilts Drop as Labour’s Starmer Faces Calls to Resign After Election Losses
May 12, 2026, 1:08 am
the Guardian
Liberal
UK government borrowing costs rise as Starmer ‘fails to reassure bond markets’
May 11, 2026, 10:03 am
TRADING ECONOMICS
Liberal
UK Gilt Yields at 18-Year High on Political and Inflation Risks
May 12, 2026, 4:19 am

# gilt • borrowing • yields • starmer • bond • risks
the Guardian
Liberal
UK government borrowing costs rise as Starmer ‘fails to reassure bond markets’
Yields on 10- and 30-year British government bonds have risen today, as investors digest possibility of leadership challenge
May 11, 2026, 10:03 am

MarketScreener
Conservative
Starmer's UK Leadership Woes Add to Gilt Risks, Rabobank Says
May 11, 2026, 9:47 am
TRADING ECONOMICS
Liberal
UK Gilt Yields Surge on Political Risks and US-Iran Standoff
May 11, 2026, 6:12 am
Daily Mirror
Liberal
Experts warn PM change could push up UK government borrowing costs even higher
May 11, 2026, 9:05 am

# fuels • debt • taxi • labour • stalls • oil
GB News
Conservative
Labour blamed for delaying 100 million barrels of North Sea oil as investment 'could collapse before 2030'
Labour has been accused of stalling the development of one of Britain's largest remaining North Sea oil and gas projects as industry leaders warn delays could jeopardise billions in investment and future tax revenues.
May 13, 2026, 12:31 am

The Conversation
Liberal
How big oil companies can slow the green transition by suing governments that ban fossil fuels
May 12, 2026, 5:45 am
MarketScreener
Conservative
Britain stalls on energy debt relief with consumer debts seen topping $9.5 billion by year-end
May 11, 2026, 9:05 am
BBC News
Liberal
North Yorkshire taxi fare increase to go out to consultation
May 12, 2026, 8:36 am

# emissions • epa • electricity • coal • mining • energy
Bloomberg
Liberal
Europe Solar Power Wasted as Electricity Grids Fail to Handle Surge
In the coming months, enough electricity to supply London for a year will be switched off.
May 12, 2026, 10:00 pm

MarketScreener
Conservative
US state governor pushes for grid reforms as power bills swell
May 11, 2026, 5:48 pm
GB News
Conservative
Energy news: Power station emissions increase despite closure of UK's last coal-fired generator, report reveals
May 11, 2026, 9:52 am
Newsweek
Conservative
As Illegal Mining Booms, Government Guidance Fails to Keep Up
May 11, 2026, 4:00 am

# gilt • borrowing • yields • starmer • bond • investor
the Guardian
Liberal
UK government borrowing costs rise as Starmer ‘fails to reassure bond markets’
Yields on 10- and 30-year British government bonds have risen today, as investors digest possibility of leadership challenge
May 11, 2026, 10:03 am

MarketScreener
Conservative
Starmer's UK Leadership Woes Add to Gilt Risks, Rabobank Says
May 11, 2026, 9:47 am
Daily Mirror
Liberal
Experts warn PM change could push up UK government borrowing costs even higher
May 11, 2026, 9:05 am
TRADING ECONOMICS
Liberal
UK Gilt Yields Surge on Political Risks and US-Iran Standoff
May 11, 2026, 6:12 am