Highest September borrowing since 2020 and debt interest payments surge ahead of budget
Government borrowing hit its highest September level since 2020 last month, according to official figures showing a leap in debt interest payments to almost £10bn,
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UK long-term borrowing costs have hit their highest level since 1998 while oil prices have notched a new Iran war peak amid fears of extended disruption to energy flows from the Middle East.
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