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UK government borrowing below forecasts but debt hits 63-year high

By Benjamin Chiou

Date: Friday 21 Jun 2024

(Sharecast News) - Underlying public-sector borrowing came in slightly lower than government forecasts last month, but still registered the third highest figure for a May on record, while debt swelled to its highest level in more than 60 years.


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