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Richard Tice highlights that U.K. government borrowing reached £18.3 billion in August, surpassing the OBR forecast of £14.8 billion by 24%.
He further cites that the projected borrowing for 25/26 stands at £77.3 billion, which is £8.1 billion higher than the OBR's expected £69.2 billion figure. According to Tice, the ONS has raised its borrowing estimates for every month of 25/26 since July, adding an extra £2.3 billion overall. Tice makes these observations as economic growth remains weak.
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Tice has previously linked policy changes to significant property market activity, reporting that 30,000 landlords have sold properties amid rent reforms. He has also raised concerns that £200bn in grid upgrades for net zero targets could lead to higher consumer energy bills. Both issues add context to his ongoing economic commentary.