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By Henry Saker-Clark, PA Deputy Business Editor & Lawrence Matheson The UK Government borrowed more than expected in February, with a total of £8.4 billion, in a potential blow to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, official figures show. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported that public sector net borrowing was more than forecast due to higher benefits payments like cost-of-living support. On Thursday, economists suggested that this means the Government might exceed borrowing forecasts for the fiscal year from the Office for Budget Responsibility. Economists had predicted net borrowing would …

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