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How much is UK debt interest?
The UK's debt interest alone cost £10.9 billion in September, which is the highest September figure ever recorded. This significant sum is part of the overall £24.5 billion the UK borrowed that month, showing how much of the nation's budget is now spent just servicing its existing debt.
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