The state debt of the United Kingdom is as big as the country's gross domestic product for the first time since the 1960s.

The rising cost of living and increased demand for council services mean that there is an estimated £37 million black hole in ...

EXCLUSIVE: Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer today refused to rule out taking other steps to curb public spending and wouldn't speculate on what would be unveiled in Rachel Reeves' budget next month.

Government borrowing has jumped to the highest levels since the 2021 Covid-19 pandemic, presenting a significant headache for ...