Government Borrowing Falls Sharply as Tax Receipts Surge
Official figures reveal UK government borrowing dropped sharply to £11.6 billion in December, with tax receipts boosted by national insurance increases outweighing spending rises.
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UK Government Borrowing Falls to £11.6bn in December
Official figures show UK government borrowing dropped to £11.6bn in December, better than expected, but debt interest remains a significant burden on public finances.
Reeves' Tax and Spending Strategy in Public Finance Figures
December public finance figures show central government receipts up 8.9% to £94bn with tax income rising £4.6bn, but spending increased 3.5% including £2.1bn extra on welfare. Borrowing stood at £11.6bn.
Government Borrowing Falls Sharply as Tax Receipts Jump
Official figures reveal UK government borrowing dropped to £11.6 billion in December, a 38% decrease from 2024, driven by higher tax and national insurance receipts.
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Business Leaders Demand SNP Tax Reversal and Quango Cull
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US Wealth Gap: Top 1% Gains $5.6 Trillion, Average Americans Fall Behind
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Millionaires Demand Higher Taxes on Super-Rich at Davos
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Wealthy Signatories Call for Higher Taxes on Super-Rich
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