UK national debt

Sharp fall in government borrowing in December, figures show

More money than expected was collected through tax and higher National Insurance Contributions, although public sector spending also increased.

There's growing concern that current tax and spending policies help pensioners, but are unfair on younger generations.

The bond markets selling UK debt, which the chancellor had spent months courting, reacted badly to her change of heart on income tax rises

Borrowing - the difference between spending and tax revenue - hit its highest December level for four years.

An ageing population, climate change and geopolitical tensions all add pressure to the public finances, a report says.

Laura Trott told the BBC that government debt is falling but official figures say it is rising.

Laura Trott and the BBC's Evan Davis disagree over the question of falling government debt.

The UK Statistics Authority says the assertion "may have undermined trust" in the government's use of data.

Government borrowing costs are soaring again, raising concerns about the economy.

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