Budget 2017
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Philip Hammond to set aside £320m in budget for expansion of government’s free school programme, with schools free to offer selective education
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‘No spending spree’ warning from Philip Hammond, who is likely to guard against economic damage of UK leaving EU
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More than half of public pessimistic and feel service worsening – though most still happy with their own care
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With huge financial questions looming, and the legacy of austerity not yet behind, the chancellor has scant opportunity to change course
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Communities and local government committee calls on Philip Hammond to plug gaps in budgets
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The chancellor is planning significant changes from April – including tax credits, state pensions, child benefit and Isas
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Budget will outline plans to better protect consumers who sign up for free trials that can convert into paid membership
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Editorial: The chancellor cannot pretend that the next round of austerity is simply an accounting exercise. Lives are at stake
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The shadow chancellor said the policy would apply to taxpayers who earn at least £1m a year
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Shadow chancellor says news of further potential cuts was ‘sneaked out’ and condemns government’s ‘failed austerity’
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Forecasts likely to be cut by cumulative £29bn between 2015-16 and 2020-21 but sustainability issues remain, says thinktank
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Borrowing bill hits lowest January level in 17 years, putting chancellor in position to ease some austerity plans
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Real ale campaigners urge reduction to help ailing pub trade and drinkers hit by inflation
Hammond gets budget boost as OECD upgrades UK growth forecast