Central government, Economy

Economists warn of deficit rise as borrowing hits 5-year high

By:

Dominic Brady

22 Nov 19

UK borrowing has risen to a five-year high as political leaders have laid out large spending plans, official figures have shown.

Dominic Brady

PF reporter.
Left in February 2020.

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