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'Bond markets on edge' as King Charles sets out fragile UK government's agenda

U.K. gilts and bonds faced heavy selling pressure in response to the latest 'Starmer drama', as the prime minister faced down rivals ahead of the King's Speech.

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'Bond markets on edge' as King Charles sets out fragile UK government's agendaU.K. gilts and bonds faced heavy selling pressure in response to the latest 'Starmer drama', as the prime minister faced down rivals ahead of the King's Speech.
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