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Debt interest payments

Central government net interest payable on its debt over the latest 12 months — the annual cost of servicing the national debt.

£102bn
+4.2% vs 2026-04

As of 2026-05

Historical trend

About this indicator

Source
ONS
Update frequency
Monthly
Last updated
21 June 2026
Licence
OGL v3
Direction
↑ Rising

Statistics

Latest
£102bn
Period high
£102bn
Period low
£85bn
Period average
£96bn