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UK government debt and deficit: December 2023
What's in the bulletin?
- UK general government gross debt was £2,720.8 billion at the end of Quarter 4 (Oct to Dec) 2023, equivalent to 101.3% of gross domestic product (GDP).
- UK general government deficit (or net borrowing) was £40.8 billion in Quarter 4 2023, equivalent to 6.0% of GDP.
- The general government gross debt and deficit figures published here (for 1997 onwards) are fully consistent with those published in our Public sector finances, UK: February 2024 statistical bulletin, published on 21 March 2024.
Working flexibly in the public sector
Using survey data, the article explores different flexible working patterns in the public sector in the UK. It also explains reasons why people choose to work part-time.Datasets related to Public spending
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General government annual expenditure: ESA Table 11
Annual UK government expenditure for general government only, broken down by function using the classification of functions of government.
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General government main aggregates: ESA Table 2
Breakdown of general government expenditure (both current and capital) and revenue.
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Maastricht Supplementary Tables (EDP3) time series dataset
Guide to government finance statistics tables.
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A breakdown of general government expenditure (both current and capital) and general government revenue
Complete set of taxes and social contributions for general government and its sub-sectors, by ESA transaction area.
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General government quarterly debt (Maastricht debt): ESA Table 28
Government debt on a quarterly basis, for general government and its sub-sectors.
Publications related to Public spending
Statistical bulletins
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UK government debt and deficit: December 2023
Quarterly estimates of UK government debt and deficit.
Articles
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Is staff retention an issue in the public sector?
Exploring the rate of retention in public sector occupations, including teaching, social work and nursing, using the Annual Population Survey.
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Who works in the public sector?
Using the Annual Population Survey to explore the demographics of the people who work in the public sector.
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Activities, spending and productivity in the Fire and Rescue Services since 2009
How the Fire and Rescue Services (FRSs) have changed since 2009 and whether there is evidence of productivity improvement.