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21.08.202606:00:00UTC+00UK Public Sector Net Cash Requirement Swings to £29.0B Surplus in July 2026

The United Kingdom’s public sector financing position saw a sharp turnaround in July 2026, with the Public Sector Net Cash Requirement (PSNCR) moving from a substantial deficit in June to a significant surplus. According to data updated on 21 August 2026, the PSNCR shifted from £15.635 billion in June 2026 to -£29.006 billion in July 2026.

The negative reading for July indicates that the public sector recorded a net cash surplus of £29.006 billion, meaning government cash inflows exceeded outflows over the period. This marks a notable reversal from June’s positive PSNCR, when the public sector required £15.635 billion in net cash to meet its obligations.

While the underlying drivers of the shift were not detailed in the latest release, the magnitude of the move underscores a significant change in the government’s short-term cash position between June and July 2026, with potential implications for short-term funding needs and debt management operations going forward.

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