UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, says welfare cuts and a trimmed-back civil service will have to help pay for investments in government efficiency and increased defence spending.
She revealed the 'spring statement' to Parliament earlier on Wednesday - shortly after growth forecasts for the year were slashed.
Stuart Smith reports from London.
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She revealed the 'spring statement' to Parliament earlier on Wednesday - shortly after growth forecasts for the year were slashed.
Stuart Smith reports from London.
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OUT: SOC
DURATION: 48 Seconds
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