UK borrows less than expected as Healey vows to ‘buffer against uncertainty’

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The UK borrowed £16bn in June, less than expected, providing a boost for Prime Minister Andy Burnham. The lower borrowing was partly due to reduced inflation-linked debt interest costs. Burnham has also announced plans to cut VAT on household electricity bills, funded by cancelling the digital ID programme.

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