National debt 'will hit £4tn by 2033' in borrowing binge

UK · 2026-08-24

1. Step 1 · The triggerUK national debt approaches £3 trillion, projected to reach £4 trillion.
2. Step 2 · Knock-onIncreased government borrowing leads to higher issuance of government bonds.
3. Step 3 · Knock-onFinancial institutions benefit from the demand for government bonds.
4. Step 4 · Reaches youPotential upward pressure on interest rates as the government competes for borrowing.

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Source: This Is Money

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