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General · 8 June 2026

UK debt soaring faster globally, squeezing families

UK debt soaring faster globally, squeezing families

Britain's national debt is soaring faster than almost any other country, which puts pressure on public money and families. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reports Britain's national debt is now three times larger than it was 25 years ago. Botswana had a bigger jump in debt, 167 percentage points, but it's considered an odd situation.

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