Public finances: Economic indicators
The public finances include government borrowing and debt. Find the latest data on UK borrowing and debt as well as forecasts for the future.
The Bill imposes a number of obligations on the Treasury to reduce government borrowing and debt. It allows the Treasury to impose further duties by order and requires that such an order be made for the period after 2015/16. The Bill requires the Treasury to report on progress towards, and compliance with, these obligations in future Budgets and Pre-Budget Reports.
Fiscal Responsibility Bill (Bill 13 of 2009-10) (246KB PDF)
The Bill imposes a number of obligations on the Treasury to reduce government borrowing and debt. It allows the Treasury to impose further duties by order and requires that such an order be made for the period after 2015/16. The Bill requires the Treasury to report on progress towards, and compliance with, these obligations in future Budgets and Pre-Budget Reports.
Fiscal Responsibility Bill (Bill 13 of 2009-10) (246KB PDF)
The public finances include government borrowing and debt. Find the latest data on UK borrowing and debt as well as forecasts for the future.
On 28 October 2026 the Chancellor will present plans for the economy, including taxation and spending, in the Budget. What happens during and after the Budget?
This interactive dashboard shows data on economic growth, inflation, trade, employment, government borrowing and debt across the UK.