National Statistics relase of public sector finances revealed that the United Kingdom's Public Secotr Net Borrowing rose to an astonishing £15.302Bn in August.
The previous data was revised down to reflect a net borrowing of £1.991Bn in July. Although a rise in borrowing was expected, forecast anticipated it to be capped by £12.2Bn.
Public Sector Net Borrowing
£15.302B
Actual
£12.200B
Consensus
£1.991B
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