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21/03/2013
4G Auction Boosts UK Public Finances
The 4G mobile licenses auction, alongside another payment from the central bank, have resulted in a boost the UK’s public finances, figures have shown.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures show the country's budget deficit is now at its lowest in five years.
The ONS said public sector net borrowing, excluding interventions such as bank bailouts, fell to £2.8bn last month from £11.8bn a year earlier.
Te news comes just one day after the announcement of the new Budget, in which Chancellor George Osborne revealed he will to borrow £60bn more than planned over the next five years, as he was forced to slash growth forecasts.
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The Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures show the country's budget deficit is now at its lowest in five years.
The ONS said public sector net borrowing, excluding interventions such as bank bailouts, fell to £2.8bn last month from £11.8bn a year earlier.
Te news comes just one day after the announcement of the new Budget, in which Chancellor George Osborne revealed he will to borrow £60bn more than planned over the next five years, as he was forced to slash growth forecasts.
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Budget Deficit Falls By 6% In 2013
The UK budget deficit has fallen to its lowest level since the financial crisis five years ago, with borrowing down to £6.7bn in March, compared to £11.4bn for the same period the previous year. According to newly released figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) the government borrowed £107.7bn in the 12 months to the end of March.
Budget Deficit Falls By 6% In 2013
The UK budget deficit has fallen to its lowest level since the financial crisis five years ago, with borrowing down to £6.7bn in March, compared to £11.4bn for the same period the previous year. According to newly released figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) the government borrowed £107.7bn in the 12 months to the end of March.
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ONS Figures Show Homicide At Lowest rate For 30 Years
The homicide rate in England and Wales has fallen to its lowest level in nearly 30 years, figures from the Office for National Statistics show. 550 homicides were recorded in 2011-12, 88 fewer than the previous year and the lowest number since 1983.
ONS Figures Show Homicide At Lowest rate For 30 Years
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Scottish Debt 'Less Than UK level'
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Scottish Debt 'Less Than UK level'
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Wales Could Restrict The Use Of E-Cigarettes In Public Places
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Wales Could Restrict The Use Of E-Cigarettes In Public Places
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Government launches consultation on smoking proposals
The government is to begin consultation on proposals to ban smoking in most public places in England. The government hopes that the consultation will lead to a Bill being introduced in the autumn. The ‘Choosing Health’ Public Health White Paper published last November, unveiled proposals to ban smoking in all enclosed public spaces and workplaces.
Government launches consultation on smoking proposals
The government is to begin consultation on proposals to ban smoking in most public places in England. The government hopes that the consultation will lead to a Bill being introduced in the autumn. The ‘Choosing Health’ Public Health White Paper published last November, unveiled proposals to ban smoking in all enclosed public spaces and workplaces.
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