Historical trend
Trend summary
Debt interest payments was £96bn in 2026-06, down from £102bn in 2026-05.
Trend
- Over the available record (1998-03–2026-06), it has ranged from £21bn in 2003-02 to £112bn in 2023-05.
- The latest reading is above the record average of £47bn.
Generated from the published series — describes direction, magnitude and range only, with no editorial judgement or forecasts.