UK Government Debt 2025 Hits £20.7bn | Rachel Reeves Faces Budget Pressure

Описание: UK government debt 2025 has reached a critical point, with public sector borrowing soaring to £20.7 billion in June — the second-highest on record. As the country faces mounting financial pressure, Chancellor Rachel Reeves is under intense scrutiny ahead of the Autumn Budget.

In this video, we break down the latest UK government debt data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), explain what’s driving the surge in borrowing, and explore the potential for new tax measures — including wealth taxes — to restore fiscal stability.

👉 Whether you're tracking the UK economy in 2025, or want to understand how debt impacts public services like the NHS, this is the full breakdown you need.

00:00 - Introduction: UK Borrowing Hits Record Levels
00:20 - What the ONS Figures Reveal
00:45 - Rachel Reeves Responds to Debt Crisis
01:10 - Fiscal Rules and Market Confidence
01:35 - Where the Money Goes: Debt vs Public Services
02:00 - Rising Interest Payments Explained
02:25 - The Autumn Budget: What's at Stake
02:50 - Could Wealth Taxes Be Introduced?
03:15 - Impact on NHS, Schools & Defence
03:40 - OBR’s Upcoming Forecast & £5bn Welfare U-turn
04:00 - Final Thoughts: Tough Choices Ahead
04:20 - Subscribe for More UK Economic Updates

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