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World · 8 June 2026

Britain's debt growing fastest, almost £3 trillion

Britain's debt growing fastest, almost £3 trillion

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Britain's national debt is growing faster than almost anywhere else, nearing a massive £3 trillion total, which is a big worry. The country hasn't seen a budget surplus since 2000, with years of economic crises and higher spending adding to the burden. This rapid increase means Britain's debt is rising the fastest in the world, only behind Botswana.

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