U.K. Government Borrowing Exceeds Projections Ahead of Upcoming Budget
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Nov 21 2025
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Source: WSJ
Government Borrowing Exceeds Projections: The U.K. government borrowed £17.4 billion in October, leading to a total of £116.8 billion for the first seven months of the fiscal year, which is £9.9 billion above earlier forecasts.
Planned Fiscal Adjustments: In response to the increased borrowing, the government plans to implement tax rises and spending cuts in its upcoming annual budget statement to address the financial shortfall.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
