Inflation-fuelled rise in VAT receipts cheers chancellor ahead of budget but analysts warn of OBR cut in forecasts and further Brexit uncertainty
Britain’s budget deficit has fallen to its lowest level in any September for the last 10 years, giving Philip Hammond a boost ahead of next month’s autumn budget.
The 11% drop from September last year shows the government’s finances putting in a better than expected performance despite recent Brexit turmoil and a dramatic slowdown in GDP growth.