The UK just doesn’t feel triple-A. The sovereign debt remains top-rated, and the major rating agencies aren’t formally considering a downgrade. But the government is not behaving the way a top-rated debtor should. 24 Apr 2009 The prospect of higher interest rates for companies and households moved closer after ratings agencies voiced fears about the UK's debt burden. 24 Apr 2009 The G20's grand plan to raise $1.1 trillion (£750bn) in economic rescue money for the International Monetary Fund was yesterday stuttering. 25 Apr 2009 Gross domestic product (GDP) fell by 1.9pc in the first quarter, far more than the 1.5pc expected by economists. 24 Apr 2009 Tim Geithner gets rare warning from British counterpart to do more to rid American banks of toxic assets. 24 Apr 2009Economics
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UK isn't behaving very triple-A
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