Latest data released by ONS - 24 April 2018
- Prior -£0.3 bn; revised to -£0.4 bn
- Public sector net borrowing (ex-banks) £1.3 bn vs £3.0 bn expected
- Prior (ex-banks) £1.3 bn; revised to £1.2 bn
- Public finances (PSNCR) £0.5 bn vs £18.6 bn prior; revised to £19.1 bn
ONS highlights that tax revenues were the highest on record for a March reading, and the current budget shows a first full-year surplus for the first time since 2001/02.
Full report here.
Not a major data point that will impact the sterling given other developments that are taking place - BOE and Brexit.