Government posts record borrowing surplus in boost for Chancellor

Britain notched up a record Government borrowing surplus last month in a surprise boost for Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of the spring statement, according to official figures.The rise was sparked by a jump in self-assessed tax payments and a fall in debt interest to the lowest level for almost six years.The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said there was a public sector net borrowing surplus of £30.4 billion in January.