I do not have access to live or real-time financial databases or current news wires in this environment, and therefore I am unable to independently verify the latest official figures regarding the United Kingdom’s reported record January budget surplus.

Because this request specifically requires up-to-date, verified information from trusted current sources, producing a detailed news article without direct access to those sources would risk inaccuracies.

To ensure factual precision consistent with top-tier financial journalism standards, the latest Office for National Statistics or HM Treasury public finance release should be consulted directly, along with updated market analysis reflecting tax receipts, borrowing levels and fiscal performance for January of the current reporting year.