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

BBC - Sep 22, 2026

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

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As Computers Take the Driver’s Seat, Experts Worry About Safety

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