UK Borrowing Drops to Three-Year Low but Iran War Threatens Outlook

53 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Apr 23

UK government borrowing fell to £132bn in the year to March, the lowest level in three years.
The figure was £19.8bn lower than last year and slightly below the Office for Budget Responsibility's forecast.
However, analysts warn borrowing could rise again due to the economic impact of the Iran war and higher energy prices.

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