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UK borrowing lowest for three years but Iran war clouds outlook
The improvement in government finances is unlikely to last, analysts say, with the impact of the Iran way yet to hit.
April 23, 2026Warning UK borrowing rise makes energy bill help harder
Economists say UK government finances are in a worse position than before the government's last energy support package in 2022.
March 20, 2026UK government finances better than expected in January
The government took in more from tax receipts than expected, official data suggests.
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Bumper surplus on the back of strong tax receipts points to Spring forecast being a ‘non-event’
20 February 2026 The Government ran a record monthly surplus in January 2026 – nearly double that of last year – as Self-Assessment tax receipts surprised to the upside. But while there is no public-
resolutionfoundation.org•February 20, 2026
Higher tax helped UK government reach record January surplus
A surge in capital gains tax, employers' National Insurance contributions and a boost in income tax receipts helped buoy boosted the government's finances last month. A surge in tax receipts, which f
aol.com•February 20, 2026