Government Finances

21 October 2021 Government Borrowing: Sunak Still Undershooting Forecasts, but it's Going to Get Tougher says Economist

The UK borrowed more than economists expected in September as the government added to its growing debt pile, however borrowing for the current financial year is still far below the levels forecast …

20 August 2021 UK Borrowing Undershoots Again, but Warnings Sounded that the Trend Cannot Continue

The UK government borrowed significantly less money in July than had been expected, thanks to a combination of reduced spending and an uptick in tax receipts.

21 February 2019 Tax Boost Helps Chancellor with the Biggest January Budget Surplus on Record

The UK's public finances recorded their largest-ever January surplus, in what amounts to a welcome boost to the Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond mere weeks ahead of Brexit.

22 November 2017 Budget 2017: British Pound Reactions & Analyst Viewpoints

The British Pound is flat ahead of the week's key event - the 2017 budget announcement. We consider the issues to watch and potential reactions by Sterling.