Public sector spending in the United Kingdom 2023/24

In 2023/24, the expenditure of the United Kingdom government is expected to be reach 1,189 billion British pounds, with the highest spending function being the 341 billion pounds expected to be spent on social protection, which includes pensions and other welfare benefits. Government spending on health was expected to be 245 billion pounds and was the second highest spending function in this fiscal year, while education was the next highest category at 131 billion pounds.