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UK Reports Unexpected £1.8 Billion Budget Deficit in July

bloomberg.com · 4h · first report

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Britain posted a surprise budget deficit in July, underscoring the fragile state of the public finances as Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey begins to draw up his crucial autumn budget.

The coverage

UK borrows more than expected in July as Healey prepares for first Budget
bbc.co.uk · 2h
Unexpected spike in borrowing delivers further blow to Burnham as deficit topped £1.8bn last month
dailymail.co.uk · 2h
UK posts unexpected budget deficit in July as spending rises
investing.com · 3h

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