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UK borrows more than expected in July as Healey prepares for first Budget
Friday, August 21, 2026
The UK borrowed 16.9 billion pounds in July 2025, exceeding analyst forecasts of 15 billion pounds, according to the Office for National Statistics. Chancellor John Healey said the government is "committed to meeting our fiscal rules." The figures came as Healey prepared to present his first Budget, scheduled for September 2025.
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