UK Borrowing Surges as Debt Interest Costs Hit Record May High
UK government borrowing rose to £23.3 billion in May, surpassing expectations, as debt interest costs hit a record high due to Iran war pressures and rising inflation.
UK government borrowing rose to £23.3 billion in May, surpassing expectations, as debt interest costs hit a record high due to Iran war pressures and rising inflation.
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