Britain needs a bold Budget, not just another balancing act
The chancellor must initiate lasting reforms to raise revenue and cut costs
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A tax-raising British Budget with no long-term solutions
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Britain is living beyond its means
No party looks truly ready to confront tax-resistant voters with some hard questions
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Keir Starmer’s government should seize the chance to make radical reforms
Free the government’s hands by taking back its fiscal brain
The conservatism of the Office for Budget Responsibility means the current framework is a hindrance to growth
Markets want credibility and stability as the UK Budget nears
The government needs more fiscal headroom but must ensure it does no harm