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Updated 1h ago · Business

UK Borrowing Surges, Squeezing Chancellor's Budget Headroom

UK Borrowing Surges, Squeezing Chancellor's Budget Headroom

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UK Borrowing Surges Above Forecasts

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7 sources · 11 articles · 43% Center coverage

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BBC News5hGovernment borrowing rises by a fifth to £18bn in August

Bloomberg5hUK Borrowing Overshoots in Fresh Budget Setback for Healey

Reuters5hUK borrowing overshoot darkens backdrop for Healey's budget

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The Independent4hGovernment borrowing surge piles pressure on Healey ahead of first Budget

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The Sun1hDo you trust Burnham with your finances ahead of Budget as borrowing soars? VOTE NOW

Daily Mail5hChancellor's Budget woes deepen as borrowing surges above expectations even before impact of latest Iran energy spike

Wall Street Journal5hU.K. Government Borrowing Rose in August as Budget Looms

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