By Michele Maatouk
Date: Friday 20 Feb 2026
(Sharecast News) - The UK government recorded its highest surplus in January since records began in 1993, according to figures released by the Office for National Statistics on Friday, while retail sales beat expectations, handing a welcome boost to Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of the Spring Budget.
The surplus came in...
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