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UK Government

UK public-sector net debt stood at a provisional 93.8% of GDP at the end of August 2026, while borrowing that month was GBP 18.3 billion, Office for National Statistics, 22 Sep 2026.

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People
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Former Deputy Prime Minister
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Lib Dem leader / former coalition minister
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Minister for Women and Equalities
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Prime Minister (former)
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UK Foreign Secretary

About

The UK Government is the central executive for the United Kingdom, led by the prime minister and cabinet. Its departments implement policy on taxation, welfare, defence, immigration and national services, while major domestic powers are devolved.

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