Household debt: Economic indicators
Debt levels affect how much households spend. Find the latest data on UK household debt, mortgage rates and insolvencies.

This note sets out the issues behind recent concerns surrounding the safety of deposits made by UK residents in Irish banks at the time of the financial crisis in 2008.
Irish banks: deposit protection (184 KB , PDF)
This note sets out the issues behind recent concerns surrounding the safety of deposits made by UK residents in Irish banks. One important linkage between UK depositors and the Irish banking system is provided by the Post Office, which offers savings’ bank accounts sourced with the Bank of Ireland.
The note is largely of historical interest only.
Irish banks: deposit protection (184 KB , PDF)
Debt levels affect how much households spend. Find the latest data on UK household debt, mortgage rates and insolvencies.
The Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] is scheduled to have its report stage in the House of Commons on 7 May 2025.
A debate on Government support for retail investment will take place in Westminster Hall on 22 April 2025 from 4.30-6pm. This debate pack provides background and parliamentary material.