The UK budget deficit more than doubled in December largely due to interest payments, highlighting the challenges faced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves amid high borrowing costs and weaker economic growth.
Public sector net borrowing increased GBP 10.1 billion from the last year to GBP 17.8 billion in December, the Office for National Statistics said Wednesday.
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by Renju Jaya
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