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Unexpected UK borrowing surge adds to pre-Budget pressure on chancellor

Borrowing was higher than expected in August as inflation piles pressure on the government ahead of the Budget.

•September 22, 2026•1 min read

Unexpected UK borrowing surge adds to pre-Budget pressure on chancellor

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Borrowing was higher than expected in August as inflation piles pressure on the government ahead of the Budget.