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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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David Hughes

Reeves faces spending wrangles and a search for growth in 2025

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has said she faces a ‘huge’ challenge (PA) - (PA Wire)

Rachel Reeves will enter 2025 with the economy flatlining, inflation rising and a looming Whitehall spending review which experts warn will be “difficult”.

The Chancellor believes the Government has taken tough decisions to get the public finances back on track and the benefits of public investment and planning reform will boost growth.

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