Government borrowing rises by a fifth to £18bn in August
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Source: BBC News
Published: 2026-09-22 16:27 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Europe, Economy & Finance, Tax & Budget, Elections, World News, Business & Economy
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The government borrowed more than expected in August, as persistently higher inflation pushed up overall spending.
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