21 Nov 2025

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Government borrowing for October higher than expected

Borrowing was more than £2bn higher than expected in October, latest official figures show.

21 Nov 2025 10:27am GMT

Households face unexpected rise in energy prices in new year

Regulator Ofgem says a change in the price cap in January means a 0.2% increase in gas and electricity prices.

21 Nov 2025 8:51am GMT

How much money does the UK government borrow, and does it matter?

The state borrows to fund day-to-day spending as well as long-term infrastructure projects.

21 Nov 2025 8:35am GMT