Historical trend
Trend summary
Government borrowing was -£18bn in 2026-08, down from -£2.0bn in 2026-07.
Trend
- Over the available record (1993-01–2026-08), it has ranged from -£51bn in 2020-05 to £32bn in 2026-01.
- The latest reading is below the record average of -£6.5bn.
Context
- ONS publishes public sector finances monthly; figures are revised as tax receipts and expenditure outturns are confirmed.
- The fiscal year runs April to March; full-year figures are published in late April.
Generated from the published series — describes direction, magnitude and range only, with no editorial judgement or forecasts.