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UK Government Borrowing Surges to £18bn in August

Higher-than-expected borrowing figures result from inflation driving up government spending.

2 publishers · 2 articles · first seen 22 Sept 2026 · updated 1h ago

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  1. UK government borrowing jumps over forecast to £18.3bn in August, in ‘dismal picture’ ahead of the budget – business live The Guardian Business ·
  2. UK government borrowing surged to £18bn in August News Feed ·

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