Government borrowing for financial year higher than expected
The government borrowed more than expected in the year to March due to increased spending on pay and benefits, according to official figures.Borrowing, the difference…
Government borrowing higher than expected in February
Getty ImagesUK government borrowing was higher than expected in February, adding pressure to Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of her Spring Statement next week.Borrowing - the…
Labour Fissures Over Cuts Test Starmer Vows on Tax and Borrowing
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessPrime Minister Keir Starmer is poised to slash the UK’s ballooning benefits bill next week, setting the scene for a moment of…
Government borrowing hits highest December level for four years
Government borrowing rose more than expected in December, hitting its highest level for the month for four years, official figures show.Borrowing - the difference between…
Cost of Britain’s borrowing hits 27 year high sparking fears of more tax hikes
THE cost of Britain’s borrowing hit a 27-year high yesterday — sparking fears of more tax rises.Squeezed Chancellor Rachel Reeves is “within a whisker” of…
Government borrowing lower than expected in November
Getty ImagesGovernment borrowing fell in November from a year earlier as more money was raised from taxes and less was spent on the country's debt…