UK government borrowing surges to highest September figure in 5 years

NAMPA / DPA

2025-10-21

London (PA Media/dpa) - UK government borrowing in September hit the highest level for the month in five years, piling more pressure on Finance Minister Rachel Reeves over the nation's public purse. Public sector net borrowing rose to £20.2 billion ($27 billion) for the month, £1.6 billion higher than in September 2024, the Office for National Statistics said. Most economists were expecting borrowing to total £20.8 billion in September, higher th......

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