Government borrowing drops in May but debt levels remain a 'black hole'

Still second-highest monthly borrowing on record

Anna Fedorova
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UK government borrowing was significantly lower in May than during the same month last year as the economy recovers from the coronavirus crisis, but remains elevated on a historical basis.

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