Government Spending in the United Kingdom decreased to 156217 GBP Million in the second quarter of 2026 from 157069 GBP Million in the first quarter of 2026. Government Spending in the United Kingdom averaged 88725.05 GBP Million from 1955 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 157069.00 GBP Million in the first quarter of 2026 and a record low of 44103.00 GBP Million in the first quarter of 1958. source: Office for National Statistics

Government Spending in the United Kingdom is expected to be 157634.00 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 159999.00 GBP Million in 2027 and 162239.00 GBP Million in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Fiscal Expenditure 117237.00 115853.00 GBP Million Aug 2026
GDP Net Trade Contribution 0.84 -0.47 percentage points Jun 2026
Public Sector Net Borrowing Ex Banks -18268.00 -2040.00 GBP Million Aug 2026
Government Debt 2985.50 2982.00 GBP Billion Aug 2026
Government Revenues 98969.00 113813.00 GBP Million Aug 2026
Government Spending 156217.00 157069.00 GBP Million Jun 2026
Interest Payments on Government Debt 8808.00 8056.00 GBP Million Aug 2026
Public Sector Net Borrowing -18268.00 -2040.00 GBP Million Aug 2026
Public Sector Net Debt to GDP 93.80 94.00 percent of GDP Aug 2026
Tax Revenue 66289.00 81808.00 GBP Million Aug 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
156217.00 157069.00 157069.00 44103.00 1955 - 2026 GBP Million Quarterly
Constant Prices 2024, SA