•Public sector net borrowing excluding public sector banks (PSNB ex) from April to September 2014 was £58.0 billion, an increase of £5.4 billion compared with the same period in 2013/14. •PSNB ex was £11.8 billion in September 2014, an increase of £1.6 billion compared with September 2013. •Due to the volatility of the monthly data, the cumulative year-to-date borrowing figures provide a better indication of the progress of the public finances than the individual months. •The central government net cash requirement (CGNCR) from April to September 2014 was £58.0 billion, an increase of £14.9 billion compared with the ... (full story)