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UK borrows £18bn in August, putting pressure on Healey before budget
What's happening
SignalsMonitor is following this as a markets story. The Guardian Business is the outlet attached so far. The first report grouped here was at 22 Sept 2026, 06:25 UTC. The headline in use is “UK borrows £18bn in August, putting pressure on Healey before budget”. This note is SignalsMonitor's own briefing, not the publisher's article.
What we know
Some economists say it is now ‘inevitable’ that chancellor will need to raise taxes in the budget next month The UK government borrowed a higher-than-expected £18. 3bn last month, increasing the pressure on John Healey as he attempts to calm jittery bond markets before next month’s budget.
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UK borrows £18bn in August, putting pressure on Healey before budget
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- The Guardian