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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Holly Williams

UK debt exceeds 100% of GDP for first time since 1961 – ONS

PA Wire

The UK’s debt pile reached more than 100% of economic output for the first time since 1961 as government borrowing more than doubled in May, according to official figures.

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said net debt reached £2.6 trillion as of the end of May, estimated at 100.1% of gross domestic product (GDP).

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