This is a purely statistical note on public sector borrowing (the budget deficit), public sector debt and government debt interest payments.
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Budget Responsibility and National Audit [HL] Bill: Committee stage report (146 KB, PDF)
The Bill establishes the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) on a statutory basis, following its creation after the general election of 2010. It also requires the Treasury to publish a Charter for Budget Responsibility setting out its approach to fiscal policy. The Bill would also confirm a new corporate governance structure for the National Audit Office, under a new paid post of Chair, who would develop a joint strategy with the Comptroller and Auditor General. This Research Paper covers the Bill's House of Commons Committee Stage.
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Budget Responsibility and National Audit [HL] Bill: Committee stage report (146 KB, PDF)
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Latest data on government net borrowing and net debt.
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This note considers how much the UK contributes to the EU budget and how much it receives back. Potential payments to the EU on or after Brexit - such as the exit bill - are also discussed.
