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Spring statement 2018
18 March 2018
If Hammond feels Tiggerish about the economy, he can’t care about living standards
Will Hutton
The chancellor’s bouncy optimism is guided by the national debt – not Britain’s stagnant growth
14 March 2018
No plans to scrap 1p and 2p coins, Downing Street says
Government rules out idea floated in Treasury paper after media opposition to the move
Philip Hammond misses a chance to tackle social injustice
Letters:
Ian McIlwee
says the chancellor should be investing in building safety, and
Paul Nicolson
wants the government to act now to tackle poverty
UK will need to impose tax rises of £30bn to balance budget – IFS
Chancellor will fail to cut deficit by 2025 without extra taxes, Institute of Fiscal Studies says
13 March 2018
Philip Hammond hints at public spending increases later this year
Plastic tax: coffee cups and food packaging could face levy
The Guardian view on the spring statement: more bad news
All change? Future of 1p and 2p coins in doubt as demand falls
The politics sketch
Hammond tries full-on Tigger but finds Eeyore a better fit
John Crace
UK will save no money from Brexit for next five years, says OBR
'Tigger' Philip Hammond is full of bounce – but long-term outlook is gloomy
Larry Elliott
Business live
Spring statement: Hammond sees better times ahead despite weak growth, as £37bn Brexit bill looms - as it happened
Hammond has confirmed it – we have an economic muddle, not a model
Tom Kibasi
Philip Hammond has made public services nothing but a coy promise
David Walker
Hammond's zingers: the best jokes in the spring statement
Hammond upbeat on growth and spending in spring statement
Quiche in, pork pies out! UK inflation goods basket changes for 2018
Spring statement 2018: the chancellor's key points at a glance
Spring statement 2018: what to look out for in Philip Hammond's speech
12 March 2018
Downbeat reports take shine off UK chancellor's upbeat message
Economic reports on falling high street footfall and credit card spending challenge Philip Hammond’s narrative
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