Government borrowing
£18.27bn
Monthly public sector borrowing excluding public sector banks. Positive values mean borrowing (a deficit); negative values mean net lending (a surplus).
Period: 2026 AUG · Geography: United KingdomTax, spending and debt
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Taxes, departmental spending, borrowing, debt and interest costs.
National debt
93.8 % of GDP
Public sector net debt excluding public sector banks as a share of GDP.
Period: 2026 AUG · Geography: United KingdomOne reading
Borrowing can support services and investment during weak conditions or exceptional shocks.
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Persistent borrowing and high debt can increase interest costs and reduce room for future tax or spending choices.
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