Day Headlines in Economy News: 2026-05-22
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How much money does the UK government borrow, and why does it matter? (BBC Economy 2026-05-22 10:09:35)
The UK government borrows to fund day-to-day spending as well as long-term infrastructure projects. -
Borrowing in April hit highest level since Covid (BBC Economy 2026-05-22 09:36:13)
Borrowing was higher than expected last month and retail sales fell as fuel prices surged. -
Government borrowing higher than expected in April (BBC Economy 2026-05-22 06:14:50)
Borrowing, the difference between spending and income from taxes, was £24.3bn last month.