Wednesday, July 8, 2020

UK Finance Minister delivers huge spending promises to boost economy after coronavirus lockdown

The UK's Chancellor of the Exchequer has issued a major update on the government's plan to help the country's finances recover from the coronavirus pandemic.


In his summer economic statement to Parliament, Rishi Sunak warned Britain is facing "profound challenges" from the crisis, but promised billions of pounds of investment to help stimulate job creation and the housing market.


From London, Benji Hyer reports. 


IN: Rishi Sunak ended his speech

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DUR: 58 seconds (inc SOT)


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