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UK borrowing surges past forecast, squeezing Healey's budget room

ONS reports August borrowing of £18.3bn, above all forecasts

Public sector net borrowing in August reached £18.3 billion (£24.5 billion USD), exceeding all economist forecasts in a Reuters poll which had predicted £15.5 billion. The August-to-date cumulative deficit for the 2026/27 financial year stands at £77.3 billion, £8.1 billion higher than the Office for Budget Responsibility expected.

ONS reports August borrowing of £18.3bn, above all forecasts
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“Medium-term borrowing prospects look far more challenging than in March”

Matt Swannell, chief economic adviser to the ITEM Club

John HealeyJohn Healey Finance MinisterEmma ReynoldsEmma Reynolds Deputy Finance MinisterAndy BurnhamAndy Burnham Prime MinisterOffice for National Statistics (ONS) Official statistics agency

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