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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Larry Elliott Economics editor

Jeremy Hunt’s tax cut plans to face IMF scrutiny next month

Jeremy Hunt
Jeremy Hunt’s Treasury is already drawing up plans for an autumn statement before polling day. Photograph: José Luis Magaña/AP

Jeremy Hunt’s plans for a fresh tranche of pre-election tax cuts will be put under the microscope when the International Monetary Fund conducts its in-depth look at the UK economy next month.

IMF officials said the team sent to London to conduct its annual health check would be looking closely at whether tax increases or spending cuts would be needed after the general election.

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