The UK's national debt has reached its highest level since 1962, according to new official figures.The total stock of government debt was worth 99.5% of the value of the ...

9 hours agoBy Natalie Sherman and Nathalie Jimenez, BBC News, New YorkBBC Stacey Ellis works two jobs, but needs to economiseStacey Ellis, a lifelong Democrat from Pennsylvania, should be the kind ...

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

Debt could rise to more than 300% of the size of the economy by 2070, the government's forecaster says. Source link

There are fears the government's plan could lead to volatility in financial markets. Source link

The Senate must approve the deal and send it to the president's desk this weekend to avoid a default. Source link

In a statement, President Biden described the agreement as a compromise which was good for the country "because it prevents what could have been a catastrophic default and would ...

"This has been a very nuanced market reaction," said Eric Theoret, global macro strategist at Manulife, noting that the frequency of debt stand-offs over the last decade has many ...

The BBC examines four ways you could be affected if the US fails to reach a deal on its debt. Source link

"We have learned from past debt limit impasses that waiting until the last minute to suspend or increase the debt limit can cause serious harm to business and consumer ...

The government is not allowed to borrow any more money - unless Congress agrees to suspend or change the cap. Source link

"Christmas can put great financial pressure on people, causing some to rely on credit and spend more than they can afford. In some cases, this can lead to a ...