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Public sector borrowing falls as tax receipts rise

By Abigail Townsend

Date: Thursday 23 Apr 2026

(Sharecast News) - Public borrowing fell in the year to March, official figures showed on Thursday, broadly in line with the fiscal watchdog's forecast.
According to early estimates from Office for National Statistics, borrowing was £12.6bn last month, £1.4bn less than in March 2025 and the lowest March borrowing since 2022....

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