Friday, June 18, 2010
Public finances improving
Not so long ago every month brought new horrors on the public finances. Now they are getting better, though there is a long way to go. Public sector net borrowing in May, £16 billion, was down on the £17.4 billion of May 2009. Net borrowing for April-May combined was £1.9 billion lower than a year earlier. Revenues appear to be picking up quite strongly/ Borrowing for 2009-10 has again been revised lower, to £154.7 billion. More here.

