Gilt yields are surging, straining government finances and raising fears of tax rises or spending cuts. But is this a UK-specific problem? And will the Bank of England be forced to respond?

We're joined by Simon French, Chief Economist and Head of Research at investment bank Panmure Liberum. Simon writes on economics for The Times and previously worked in senior government roles at the UK cabinet office.

And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week, we ask: Why does the government need fiscal rules?

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Soaring Gilt Yields and Strained Public Finances, with Simon French

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