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UK Debt Tops £3 Trillion as Borrowing Soars Ahead of Budget

Britain’s national debt topped £3 trillion ($4 trillion) for the first time as the government borrowed more than forecast in the first half of the year, according to official figures that underline the challenge Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey faces at his inaugural budget next week.

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