Government ‘not on track’ to meet fiscal rules, making tax rises more likely – economist

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Kerry Lorimer

9 May 25

The government is set to breach its main fiscal rule by almost £60bn, making tax rises more likely in the autumn, according to an influential analyst.

Kerry Lorimer

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