Total UK debt has broken the 100% ceiling as a share of the economy for the first time in 62 years after borrowing doubled.
Latest public finance figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed borrowing in May hit £20bn - £10.7bn more than in May 2022 and the second highest May borrowing since 1993.
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