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Total UK Government Spending

Headline central, local, and total UK public spending.

Total Spending Pie Chart for FY 2026

We have central government spending data going back to 1692. Local government spending goes back to 1868.

Spending data is updated every July from HM Treasury’s PESA report.

UK Public Spending

UK public spending includes both central government and local authority spending.

Last year, FY 2025, total public spending was £1,244.9 billion.

This year, FY 2026, total public spending is budgeted at £1,323.8 billion.

UK Deficits

The “current budget deficit” is the difference between current spending and the sum of current receipts and depreciation.

Last year, FY 2025, the deficit was £74.6 billion.

This year, FY 2026, the deficit is budgeted at £36.1 billion.

UK Public Debt

The UK National Debt is the “public sector net debt” published by ONS.

Last year, FY 2025, the national debt was £2.8139 trillion.

This year, FY 2026, the national debt is budgeted at £2.8972 trillion.

UK Defence Spending

UK defence spending here includes defence, foreign affairs, and foreign aid.

Last year, FY 2025, total defence spending was £71.4 billion.

This year, FY 2026, total defence spending is budgeted at £73.6 billion.

UK Education Spending

Last year, FY 2025, total education spending was £118.7 billion.

This year, FY 2026, total education spending is budgeted at £120.8 billion.

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