Britain’s government borrowed £7.2 billion ($9.6 billion) more than forecast in the first six months of the fiscal year.
This increase in borrowing highlights the significant challenge facing Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves. She will need to address these financial pressures to get the public finances back on track in her upcoming budget.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-21/uk-borrowing-overshoots-forecast-by-7-2-billion-ahead-of-budget
