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UK borrows more than expected in July as Healey prepares for first Budget

Chancellor John Healey said the government is ‘committed to meeting our fiscal rules’

•August 21, 2026•1 min read

UK borrows more than expected in July as Healey prepares for first Budget

Major stock exchanges worldwide responded positively to trade agreement developments

Chancellor John Healey said the government is ‘committed to meeting our fiscal rules’