Everything You Need To Know About The Spring Statement
A livestreamed special on the Chancellor’s announcements
Newscast · BBC News
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Show Notes
Today, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a set of measures aimed at restoring her fiscal headroom.
Adam and Chris are joined by Faisal Islam and Dharshini David to unpack everything the Chancellor revealed today, including cuts to welfare spending. Plus we dive into the Office for Budget Responsibility’s forecast - and their many, many, charts.
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