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Who pays the £10.9bn interest?
The government pays this interest to those who lend it money, like pension funds, banks, and individuals who buy government bonds. This £10.9bn for September is the highest on record for that month, meaning a larger chunk of taxpayer money is now going towards servicing debt rather than funding public services.
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