
UK Chancellor Faces Severe Autumn Budget Pressure After August Borrowing Surges Past Official Forecasts
Government borrowing hit £18.3bn in August - surpassing official forecasters' expectations by £3.5bn - as soaring public spending, inflation pressures, and record debt interest payments create a daunting fiscal landscape for the upcoming Treasury budget. Independent economists warn that compounding macro headwinds could severely constrain key policy priorities and public investments.
























































































































































