Government Spending in the United Kingdom increased to 149250 GBP Million in the fourth quarter of 2025 from 149041 GBP Million in the third quarter of 2025. Government Spending in the United Kingdom averaged 85873.80 GBP Million from 1955 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 149250.00 GBP Million in the fourth quarter of 2025 and a record low of 42994.00 GBP Million in the first quarter of 1958. source: Office for National Statistics

Government Spending in the United Kingdom is expected to be 150936.00 GBP Million by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the United Kingdom Government Spending is projected to trend around 153610.00 GBP Million in 2027 and 155760.00 GBP Million in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Fiscal Expenditure 119009.00 110450.00 GBP Million Feb 2026
GDP Net Trade Contribution -0.45 0.48 percentage points Dec 2025
Public Sector Net Borrowing Ex Banks -14329.00 31855.00 GBP Million Feb 2026
Government Debt 2879.50 2871.20 GBP Billion Feb 2026
Government Revenues 104680.00 142305.00 GBP Million Feb 2026
Government Spending 149250.00 149041.00 GBP Million Dec 2025
Interest Payments on Government Debt 104680.00 142305.00 GBP Million Feb 2026
Public Sector Net Borrowing -14329.00 31855.00 GBP Million Feb 2026
Public Sector Net Debt to GDP 93.10 93.10 percent of GDP Feb 2026
Tax Revenue 71522.00 108970.00 GBP Million Feb 2026


United Kingdom Government Spending
Government Spending refers to public expenditure on goods and services and is a major component of the GDP. Government spending policies like setting up budget targets, adjusting taxation, increasing public expenditure and public works are very effective tools in influencing economic growth.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
149250.00 149041.00 149250.00 42994.00 1955 - 2025 GBP Million Quarterly
Constant Prices 2023, SA