Day Headlines in Economy News: 2026-01-22
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Sharp fall in government borrowing in December, figures show (BBC Economy 2026-01-22 14:57:03)
More money than expected was collected through tax and higher National Insurance Contributions, although public sector spending also increased. -
How much money does the UK government borrow, and does it matter? (BBC Economy 2026-01-22 14:53:02)
The state borrows to fund day-to-day spending as well as long-term infrastructure projects.