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UK government debt surpasses GDP for first time in 62 years

Public sector net borrowing doubled to £20bn in May
The Office for National Statistics said the cost of social security benefits and energy support schemes pushed up government borrowing

UK debt has risen above 100 per cent of gross domestic product for the first time since 1961 after public sector borrowing doubled in May.

The Office for National Statistics on Wednesday said net government debt hit 100.1 per cent of GDP last month, the first time the figure exceeded 100 per cent since March 1961.

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