Event Brief
Government borrowing higher than expected in February
Filed: Mar 20, 2026 at 4:02 AM ET
Summary: ONS reports that increased tax receipts were offset by rising government spending.
WHO: ONS
WHAT: Government borrowing increased
WHEN: Mar 20, 2026 at 3:49 AM ET
WHERE: UK
WHY: Increased tax receipts outweighed by a rise in spending.
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