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UK Treasury hopes to kick-start economy with GBP 9bn a year borrowing bonanza, reports The Times

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The UK Treasury reportedly plans to borrow GBP 9bn annually for infrastructure and housing to boost growth, amid high Gilt yields and narrowing fiscal headroom.

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Ministers are drawing up plans to boost economic growth by increasing government borrowing and spending the money on infrastructure, housing and support for business.

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