•Public sector net borrowing excluding public sector banks (PSNB ex) from April to October 2014 was £64.1 billion, an increase of £3.7 billion compared with the same period in 2013/14. •PSNB ex was £7.7 billion in October 2014, a decrease of £0.2 billion compared with October 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 October 2014 was £56.2 billion, an increase of £20.3 billion compared with the same period ... (full story)