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.
What is the Budget?
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?
The UK economy: A dashboard
This interactive dashboard shows data on economic growth, inflation, trade, employment, government borrowing and debt across the UK.
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Research Briefing
The Office for Budget Responsibility
This briefing explains what the Office for Budget Responsibility is and what it does.
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Research Briefing
Motion to approve the Police Grant Report (England and Wales)
Motion to approve the Police Grant Report (England and Wales) which sets out the annual funding allocation for each police force.
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Data dashboards,Research Briefing
Local authority data: finances
Browse details on both funding and spending of local authorities in England.
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Research Briefing
Public spending: a brief introduction
The UK’s public sector will spend £1,419 billion in 2026/27. This briefing gives statistics and commentary on the various categories of recent public spending.
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Research Briefing
Higher education finances and funding in England
This briefing covers how higher education is funded, concerns about providers' financial stability, alternative funding models, and international comparisons.
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Research Briefing
The contribution of the defence industry to UK regions and countries
The defence industry is estimated to contribute around £10 billion to £15 billion a year to the UK economy, mostly in South East and South West England.
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Research Briefing
Debate: Government support for rural upper-tier local authorities
A briefing on the debate on government support for rural upper-tier local authorities scheduled for 2 September 2026 in Westminster Hall.
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Research Briefing
What is the UK–US pharmaceuticals deal?
The UK and US Governments announced a pharmaceuticals trade deal in December 2025.
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Research Briefing
Procurement statistics: a short guide
Procurement accounts for about a third of public sector spending. This briefing is a guide to the key statistics.
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Research Briefing
Estimates Day debate: Spending priorities and performance of the Department for Work and Pensions
On Tuesday 30 June 2026, the House of Commons will consider estimates of spending of the Department of Work and Pensions, in so far as it relates to spending priorities and performance. The debate will be opened by Debbie Abrahams MP.
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Research Briefing
Estimates Day debate: Spending of the Cabinet Office on security and resilience
On Monday 29 June 2026, the House of Commons will consider estimates of spending and priorities of the Cabinet Office, in so far as it relates to security and resilience. The debate will be opened by Matt Western MP.
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Research Briefing
Estimates Day debate: Spending of the Ministry of Justice and Home Office on criminal justice
On Monday 29 June 2026, the House of Commons will consider estimates of spending and priorities of the Ministry of Justice and the Home Office, in so far as it relates to criminal justice. The debate will be opened by Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown MP, Dame Karen Bradley MP, and Andy Slaughter MP.
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