UK Evening Wrap: Borrowing Spike, Lib Dem Tax Pledges, and Burnham's Trump Moment

The UK government borrowed a staggering £18.3bn in August, far exceeding forecasts and piling pressure on Chancellor John Healey before next month's budget. The debt interest bill alone hit an August record of £8.8bn, squeezing fiscal room just as bond markets grow jittery over the country's rising borrowing costs.

Ed Davey's Bold Gamble: Tax Cuts Tied to EU Return

Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey promised £17bn in tax cuts for...