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UK national debt is soaring toward four trillion pounds by the next decade, up from under three trillion today — a tenfold jump since 2000. With borrowing costs higher than any other G7 nation and daily benefit spending hitting a billion pounds, the government faces mounting pressure. Interest payments alone could exceed seven hundred thirty billion over six years — more than defense spending. The Office for Budget Responsibility warns finances are on an unsustainable path, with debt projected to hit 300% of GDP by 2075, fueled by aging populations and rising healthcare and pension costs. The Chancellor’s first budget looms as a high-stakes balancing act between fiscal stability, market confidence, and soaring public demands. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/86378c5c01d7ea49

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