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Evening Standard
Anna Wise

UK Government borrowing exceeds forecast as tariffs to weigh on public purse

Economists said the Government ended the year on a ‘poor footing’ (Jordan Pettitt/PA) - (PA Wire)

UK Government borrowing hit the second-highest level in a decade last year, according to official figures, increasing pressure on public finances as US President Donald Trump’s tariffs pose a threat to economic growth.

Economists said the Government ended the year on a “poor footing” while hurtling towards further challenges.

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