Government borrowing, debt and debt interest: statistics
This is a purely statistical note on public sector borrowing (the budget deficit), public sector debt and government debt interest…
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Public spending
Public Finances: Key Economic Indicators
Latest data on government net borrowing and net debt.…
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The welfare cap
This policy limits the total amount that Government can spend on certain benefits, including tax credits and housing benefit. Not…
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Country and regional public sector finances
This briefing looks at estimates of public spending and revenues in UK countries and regions.…
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Government spending, borrowing and debt
The new Government inherits a mixed set of public finances. Government debt is high but borrowing is low.…
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The Barnett formula
This briefing looks at how the Barnett formula works and includes a brief summary of the debate surrounding the formula.…
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The Office for Budget Responsibility and Charter for Budget Responsibility
This briefing investigates who the Office for Budget Responsibility are and what they do. It also discusses the Government’s fiscal…
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Public spending by country and region
This note provides information on levels of public spending per head in the countries and regions of the UK.…
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The budget deficit: a short guide
This note aims to answer some FAQs related to the budget deficit.…
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Brexit: public procurement
Overview of the expected effects of Brexit on public procurement and future policy choices for the UK.…
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Education spending in the UK
Education spending peaked in around 2010 at 5.7% of GDP or £104 billion (2018-19 prices). It has fallen since then,…
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Public sector employment by parliamentary constituency
This note analyses public sector employment by Parliamentary constituency.…
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Economic update: slow growth and more government spending
The UK’s economy has remained in fairly unspectacular territory during September. The UK Government has committed to higher public spending in 2020/21. …
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The 2019 Spending Round: Why do figures differ?
How do the Chancellors new plans measure up to previous ones?…
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Public spending: a brief introduction
The government expects to spend £841 billion in 2019-20, the most it has ever spent either in cash terms or…
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