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

UK borrows more than expected in July as Healey prepares for first Budget
BBC UK Friday 21 August 2026, 07:22 UTC 1 min read
Key Points

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

Chancellor John Healey said the government is 'committed to meeting our fiscal rules'
UK (LOCATION) Healey (ORG) Budget (ORG) John Healey (PERSON)
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