The Office for National Statistics on Tuesday said the government borrowed 16 billion pounds in June. "U.K. Government Borrowing Falls Again, But Stays Above Target," at 0636 GMT, misstated the date.
The Office for National Statistics on Tuesday said the government borrowed 16 billion pounds in June. "U.K. Government Borrowing Falls Again, But Stays Above Target," at 0636 GMT, misstated the date.
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