UK Government Borrowing Falls by £19.8bn to £132bn in 2023

UK government borrowing decreased by £19.8bn to £132bn for the year ending in March, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This figure is below the forecasted £132.7bn by the Office for Budget Responsibility. In March alone, borrowing was £12.6bn, exceeding analyst expectations but lower than the prior year. Analysts predict deterioration in finances due to potential inflation and increased energy support, estimating a rise to approximately £145bn in borrowing by 2025/26, coupled with an estimated £12bn increase in interest payments this year.