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Tax rises fear grow as Chancellor John Healey hit with £3.5bn public finances blow before Budget
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Public sector borrowing was £18.3 billion in August 2026, above City forecasts
- Public sector borrowing was £18.3 billion in August 2026, above City forecasts
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- Tax rises fear grow as Chancellor John Healey hit with £3.5bn public finances blow before Budget
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- 12m agoLondon Evening Standard (GB): Public sector borrowing was £18.3 billion in August 2026, above City forecasts
- 12m agoLondon Evening Standard (GB): Tax rises fear grow as Chancellor John Healey hit with £3.5bn public finances blow before Budget
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