UK borrows £34bn in December as public sector debt set to increase through 2021

Third highest monthly figure since 1993

David Brenchley
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The UK Government borrowed £34bn in December with more expected through 2021, as it continued to fight the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on the economy.

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