# Warning over 'fragile' public finances as borrowing rises

- Published: 2026-06-19T08:37:31Z
- Updated: 2026-06-21T13:40:34Z
- Section: UK
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqx1e8nrwgvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Tags: BBC News · UK
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The UK borrowed £23.3bn in May, according to official figures, up almost a third on the same month last year.

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