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UK debt nears £3 trillion as government borrowing unexpectedly climbs

The Independent UK News · 21 August 2026 at 09:09

UK debt nears £3 trillion as government borrowing unexpectedly climbs

Most economists had forecast zero borrowing last month while the OBR had predicted a £500 million surplus

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UK debt nears £3 trillion as government borrowing unexpectedly climbs

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