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Article BBC Business

Unexpected UK borrowing surge adds to pre-Budget pressure on chancellor

BBC Business September 22, 2026 · 8:52 am Read Original
Strong Bullish 89.5
−100 Bearish 0 +100 Bullish

Borrowing was higher than expected in August as inflation piles pressure on the government ahead of the Budget.

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Source BBC Business
Published Sep 22, 2026 · 8:52 am
Article ID vpcibtn
Original URL Open source
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Strong Bullish 89.5
−100Neutral+100
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