Faisal Islam: Inflation and borrowing figures illustrate chancellor’s Budget challenge BBCTotal UK government debt hits £3tn for first time while inflation jumps to highest in nearly a year – as it happened The GuardianBritain’s national debt tops £3tn The TelegraphDouble blow to Healey as inflation rises to 3.5% and monthly deficit hits £24bn The GuardianUK government borrowing rises to £24.5bn as John Healey prepares for budget The Guardian
