UK budget deficit surges in December as debt interest hits
Britain ran a bigger-than-expected budget deficit in December, swelled by debt interest and a one-off purchase of military ...
U.K. Government Borrowing Jumps as Interest Payments Rise
The budget deficit surged in the final month of 2024, underlining the challenge facing the government in meeting its fiscal ...
Borrowing surges by more than forecast in blow to Chancellor
The Office for National Statistics said public sector net borrowing stood at £17.8 billion last month, up £10.1 billion on a ...
Borrowing hits a four-year high for December
The official figures are released as the chancellor's stewardship of the public finances remains under intense scrutiny at a ...
UK borrows more than expected in December
The UK government borrowed more than expected in December, underlining the challenge facing chancellor Rachel Reeves as she tries to restore confidence in her fiscal plans and kick-start growth.
UK Budget Deficit Soars More Than Forecast on Debt Costs
Debt costs pushed up UK government borrowing more than forecast last month, highlighting the fiscal challenges facing ...