Chancellor’s problems deepen as UK government borrowing jumps in August, and consumer confidence slips – business live - short news
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Once again, Britain spend billions of pounds servicing its growing national debt (and thus adding to it!).
The interest bill on central government debt rose to £8.4bn in August, £1.9bn more than in August 2024, and £900m more than in July.
Continue reading...source: The Guardian - 19.09.2025