Figure of £17.4bn for November is down on last year but more than forecast by economistsThe UK government borrowed £17.4bn in November, outstripping economists’ predictions and suggesting debt could far overshoot officials’ forecasts if the Omicron cor…
Retailers warn of more stock shortages after sales fall
Industry faces mounting problems as Covid and Brexit pressures continue, says retail expertCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageRetailers are warning of further disruption on Britain’s high streets from shortages of stock caused …
The real challenges for Rishi Sunak lie ahead despite drop in public borrowing
Analysis: sense of foreboding will gnaw away at chancellor’s Treasury team as October spending review loomsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThere is good news for Rishi Sunak in the latest public borrowing figures. But there …