Government borrowing hits five-year high amid election spending vows
by Larry Elliott from on (#4VEWG)
UK ran 11.2bn deficit last month, with fastest rise in public spending in 15 years
Government borrowing has risen to its highest October level in five years amid evidence that the slowing of the economy, increased spending and Brexit preparations have taken a toll on Britain's finances.
At a time when political parties have been vying with each other to promise higher spending, data from the Office for National Statistics showed the UK ran a deficit of 11.2bn last month - up 2.3bn on a year earlier.
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