# Bank of England can weather UK Budget despite slower deficit reduction

https://mins.news/en/item/119490

- Financial Times, 2026-10-28 16:39 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.ft.com/content/4fe7b495-a682-4f69-a385-a02c892db0d7

> The Bank of England can take the UK Budget in stride even as deficit reduction falls behind. Higher energy prices and interest costs are weighing on the borrowing outlook.

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