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UK reports unexpected deficit of £1.8bn as John Healey prepares for first budget

UK reports unexpected deficit of £1.8bn as John Healey prepares for first budget

The UK public finances recorded an unexpected £1.8bn shortfall in July, pushing total public debt to £2.98tn as Chancellor John Healey prepares his budget.

Cost of Living ·22 Oct 2026, 20:42 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read