UK deficit falls to lowest level since the financial crisis in 2008

the UK public finances continued to improve in June, with the deficit lower than at any time since 2007. Tax receipts showed a growth of 3 % with a fall of 1% in public spending. Borrowing for the financial year so far has reached £ 16.8 billion, £ 5.4 billion less than in the same period in 2017 – Financial Times – BBC News – The Times – The Daily Telegraph – Daily Mail