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EconomyUK posts unexpected budget deficit in July as spending rises

Britain’s government recorded an unexpected budget deficit last month, highlighting the financial constraints facing new Finance Minister John Healey ahead of his October budget despite recent improvement in economic news.

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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-08-21 08:45Original

UK posts unexpected budget deficit in July as spending rises
UK posts unexpected budget deficit in July as spending risesEconomy