'Tax bomb' warning as government borrowing hits highest level in five years
- Posted on October 21, 2025
- By The Daily Star
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'Tax bomb' warning as government borrowing hits highest level in five years

Public sector net borrowing rose to £20.2 billion for the month, £1.6 billion higher than in September 2024. It puts more pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of the Budget