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Public sector borrowing more than doubles in May

By Abigail Townsend

Date: Wednesday 21 Jun 2023

(Sharecast News) - Public sector borrowing was sharply higher last month, official data showed on Wednesday, on the back of increased benefit payments and the energy support scheme.
According to the Office for National Statistics, public sector net borrowing excluding public sector banks - PSNB ex - was £20bn in May,...

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