UK Public Sector Net Borrowing Data for February 2026 Released

The Office for National Statistics released the UK public sector net borrowing data for March at 15:00 on February 20, 2026.**Data Description**Public sector net borrowing is used to measure the government's monthly fiscal position. A positive value indicates that government expenditure exceeds revenue, resulting in a budget deficit; a negative value indicates that government revenue exceeds expenditure, resulting in a budget surplus.**Market Impact**If the released figure exceeds the forecast, it is positive for the pound sterling exchange rate.**Release Information**This data is classified as Level 3 in terms of importance. The calculation method is based on the government budget balance (the difference between revenue and expenditure). The data is published in units of GBP 100 million, with a monthly release frequency. The next release is scheduled for 14:00 on May 22, 2026.

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