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Burnham Near PM, Bonds Eye £100bn Water Takeover

6/25/2026

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Andy Burnham is likely to become the UK’s prime minister, prompting bond investors to monitor his fiscal agenda.
The UK’s debt is £2.98 trillion (95% of GDP) with £110 billion in interest payments, while the 10-year bond yield topped 4.9% in March, highest since 2008.
Burnham proposes to bring water services under public control at a £100 billion cost, while a poll gave him a net rating of –4 (34% favorable, 38% unfavorable).

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Story summary

Andy Burnham is likely to become the UK’s prime minister, prompting bond investors to monitor his fiscal agenda.
The UK’s debt is £2.98 trillion (95% of GDP) with £110 billion in interest payments, while the 10-year bond yield topped 4.9% in March, highest since 2008.
Burnham proposes to bring water services under public control at a £100 billion cost, while a poll gave him a net rating of –4 (34% favorable, 38% unfavorable).