The OBR’s latest fiscal risks and sustainability report projects that public debt could reach 274% of GDP in 50 years’ time, or 324% if likely economic shocks are included.
Our chart this week is on the cost of government borrowing in the Eurozone, which on 4 September ranged from 2.17% for Danish 10-year bonds up to 3.59% for their Italian equivalents.
Our chart this week highlights how the BBC is struggling financially after incurring an operating loss of ￡0.3bn on the provision of public service broadcasting and the failure of commercial activities to contribute to the bottom line.
Our chart this week looks at how a declining fertility rate means the global population is now anticipated to reach a peak of ‘just’ 10.3bn in 2084, according to the UN.
Our chart this week is on Nato and how 23 out of 32 member countries are expected to spend 2% of GDP on defence in 2024, with proposals to increase the target to 2.5%.
