“Self-defeating” tax rises and persistent inflation are to blame for the recent surge in Britain’s borrowing costs, Rachel Reeves has been warned.

Yields on 30-year UK bonds, known as gilts, leapt to just below 5.7 per cent, the highest level since 1998 in the wake of a reshuffle seen as sidelining Rachel Reeves.

The interest rate on UK 30-year bonds hits the highest since 1998 as concerns over the economic outlook continue.

Ministers are struggling to cool alarm after interest rates on UK gilts rose again this morning, having spiked to 27-year highs yesterday.

“Self-defeating” tax rises and persistent inflation are to blame for the recent surge in Britain’s borrowing costs, Rachel Reeves has been warned.