UK government borrowed less than expected in December Date Tuesday, January 23, 2024 - 12:20 AM Description Figure of £7.8bn marks boost for chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s efforts to cut taxes ahead of general election
UK government borrowing exceeds forecasts in blow to chancellor Date Thursday, September 19, 2024 - 10:52 PM
UK government borrowing was lower than forecast in September Date Friday, October 20, 2023 - 2:59 PM Description Better than expected data on budget deficit raises pressure on chancellor Jeremy Hunt to outline tax cuts
UK government borrowings costs surge ahead of rival countries Date Saturday, August 31, 2024 - 7:00 AM Description Gap between gilt and Treasury yields rises to highest level in nearly a year
UK government borrows more than expected in August Date Friday, September 20, 2024 - 12:14 AM Description Blow to chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of October Budget
UK government considers ‘flexibilities’ to help carmakers hit EV targets Date Sunday, November 17, 2024 - 6:33 AM Description Transport secretary Louise Haigh says she is ‘listening mode’ about manufacturers’ challenges
UK government could launch NatWest retail offer by mid-year Image Date Sunday, January 28, 2024 - 6:50 AM Description Sale of part of state’s holding in high street bank to follow selection of permanent chief executive
UK government criticised for ‘over dramatic’ claims of run on the pound Date Monday, September 02, 2024 - 9:56 AM Description Labour minister had warned of the ‘economy crashing’ without immediate cuts
UK government ends battlefield radio contract with General Dynamics Date Thursday, December 14, 2023 - 12:17 PM Description US defence contractor failed to meet delivery timescale for key phase of Morpheus communications programme, says MoD