May figure of £23. 3bn underlines challenge facing Andy Burnham if he ends up as Labour leader Business live – latest updates UK politics – live updates The UK borrowed a higher-than-expected £23. 3bn in May amid the economic fallout of the Iran war, underlining the fiscal pressures facing Andy B...
Source: [Guardian Politics](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jun/19/uk-borrows-more-than-expected-as-impact-of-iran-war-takes-toll)