# UK posts unexpected budget deficit in July as spending rises

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- Reuters, 2026-08-21 08:45 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-posts-unexpected-budget-deficit-july-spending-rises-2026-08-21/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a881017f7c24d00010fa58d

> 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.