This morning’s ONS release estimates that borrowing in the first four months of 2025-26 totalled £60.0 billion. This is £6.7 billion above the same period last year and in line with the monthly profile consistent with our March forecast, with both accrued receipts and spending close to the March forecast profile.
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Borrowing is close to forecast profile
21 August 2025 | Home, Monthly public finances release
This morning’s ONS release estimates that borrowing in the first four months of 2025-26 totalled £60.0 billion. This is £6.7 billion above the same period last year and in line with the monthly profile consistent with our March forecast, with both accrued receipts and spending close to the March forecast profile.