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Hammond ushers in more years of UK austerity

Hammond ushers in more years of UK austerity

FromFT News in Focus


Hammond ushers in more years of UK austerity

FromFT News in Focus

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Length:
8 minutes
Released:
Nov 23, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In his first Budget statement, Philip Hammond said he wanted to get the economy 'match fit' for Brexit, but admitted that worsening public finances would mean the UK needed to borrow more. Barney Thompson talks to Chris Giles, FT economics editor, and George Parker, political editor, about the chancellor's most striking announcements. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Released:
Nov 23, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

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News features and analysis from Financial Times reporters around the world. FT News in Focus is produced by Fiona Symon.