UK government borrowing hits £24.5 billion ahead of budget

UK borrowing climbed to £24.5 billion in September, exceeding forecasts ahead of the budget.

Public sector net borrowing in the UK climbed to £24.5 billion in September, exceeding forecasts before the upcoming budget. The Office for National Statistics released the figures, showing an increase of £1.8 billion compared to the same month last year. These figures provide the final snapshot of the national finances before the fiscal statement on October 28.

• The timelineThe official data precedes the upcoming fiscal budget scheduled for October 28.

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