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BBC Business · Oct 21, 2026 10:20 AM EDT Macro

Faisal Islam: Inflation and borrowing figures illustrate chancellor's Budget challenge

The economic figures released on Wednesday show the constraints for John Healey as he puts the finishing touches to his Budget.

Faisal Islam: Inflation and borrowing figures illustrate chancellor's Budget challenge
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