UK government borrowing rises to £24. 5bn as John Healey prepares for budget

Government paid £10. 9bn in debt interest, the highest September figure since records began Business live – latest updates The Treasury ran a higher than expected budget deficit of £24. 5bn last month as rising inflation pushed up the interest paid on government debt, increasing pressure on John Healey before his budget next week. Official figures show the government paid £10. 9bn in debt interest: the highest September figure since records began, and only the eighth time the monthly number has been above £10bn.