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Public Finances (May)

May’s public finances figures not only confirmed that the new fiscal year is off to a good start, but also that borrowing in 2017/18 was lower than previously thought. As such, the Chancellor should be able to deliver an increase in health spending whilst still meeting his fiscal target.

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