UK borrows less than expected in June in boost for Burnham
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The UK government borrowed £16bn in June 2026, £7.9bn less than the same month last year and below expectations. The lower borrowing provides a boost for Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who recently announced plans to cut VAT on household electricity bills as part of a new economic direction.
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Public sector net borrowing was £16bn in June, £7.9bn less than June 2025.
The borrowing in June 2026 was £7.9bn less than in June 2025.
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The borrowing in June 2026 was £7.9bn less than in June 2025.
The Guardian- Public sector net borrowing was £16bn in June, £7.9bn less than June 2025.
- The figure is from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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Loaded language removedFigure of £16bn from ONS comes after new prime minister revealed plans to cut VAT on electricity bills. The UK government borrowed less than expected in June, in a benefit for Andy Burnham as he set...
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The borrowing in June 2026 was £7.9bn less than in June 2025.
The GuardianThe June borrowing figure was less than expected.
The GuardianThe lower borrowing figure is a boost for Andy Burnham.
OpinionAndy Burnham promised a new direction for the British economy.
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