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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.

£96bn
-5.2% vs 2026-05

As of 2026-06

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.

About this indicator

Source
ONS
Update frequency
Monthly
Last updated
3 August 2026
Next update
3 September 2026
Licence
OGL v3
Direction
↓ Falling

Statistics

Latest
£96bn
Period high
£102bn
Period low
£93bn
Period average
£97bn