Record-breaking budget surplus as government's tax income rises
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More money than ever has been left over in the public finances due to more tax being paid, official figures show. January had the biggest budget surplus since records began in 1993, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It meant the government received more money than it spent last month, leaving £30.4bn left over. It's £15.9bn more than the surplus in January 2025, though the figures are not adjusted for inflation. The surplus is even higher than anticipated by
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