Government borrowing hits highest December level for four years
Source: BBC
Government borrowing rose more than expected in December, hitting its highest level for the month for four years, official figures show.Borrowing - the difference between spending and tax revenue - was £17.8bn last month, £10.1bn more than in December 2023, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said.Spending on public services, benefits, and debt interest were all up on the year, the ONS said, while an…
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