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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 Politics Friday 21 August 2026, 07:22 UTC 1 min read
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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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