The UK’s fiscal problems aren’t just about growth
Reassessing taxes and spending every six months introduces excessive policy uncertainty
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A tax-raising British Budget with no long-term solutions
The chancellor’s failure to drive growth and cut spending leaves future levy rises on the cards
Britain is living beyond its means
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The UK is a fiscal saint, not a sinner
Markets ultimately will take notice if the government demonstrates its ability to lower deficits
A dull UK fiscal statement comes with a fragile outlook
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