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Data Starter: UK public spending 2024-5

Elizabeth Veal

21st November 2025

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How was government spending allocated between different departments last tax year?

Using the chart from the OBR (scroll down to ‘Spending’ section), answer these questions:

  1. In 2024-25 how much did the OBR expect the government to spend in total on healthcare, education & defence?
  2. Compare government spending on debt interest to government spending on investment. How much could the government potentially invest if debt interest fell by 20% and the interest savings were invested?

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Elizabeth Veal

Liz has taught Economics for over 25 years, including several years as Head of Economics at leading schools.

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