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Britain's June borrowing falls, government under fiscal pressure

UK June borrowing came in at 16 billion pounds, down from a year earlier and below forecasts as stronger tax receipts and lower interest costs partly ease near-term fiscal pressure under the new government. However, overall debt remains around 3 trillion pounds and the administration is still navigating fiscal rules while signaling cost-cutting measures and taxes to ease living costs.

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UK unemployment holds at 4.9% in May

UK unemployment stayed at 4.9% for the three months to May 2026, even as payroll data showed a drop in company payrolls and vacancies continued to ease, pointing to a mixed jobs picture. Wages remained firm, with regular pay at about 3.4% and total pay higher, while employment rose overall and second jobs increased, underscoring a still-tight but gradually softening labor market.

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