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Institute for Fiscal Studies Warns of £35 Billion Funding Gap in Upcoming Autumn Budget

Economic analysts at the Institute for Fiscal Studies have identified a substantial shortfall in public service funding, warning that the government faces a massive fiscal challenge ahead of its late October budget announcement.
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Russell Brand Trial Begins at Southwark Crown Court
UK Parliament to Debate Climate Risks and Council Tax Following Public Petitions
Department for Transport Demands Safety Audits Following Regional Rail Disruptions
House of Lords Scrutinizes Amendments to Armed Forces Bill
Devolved Administrations in Scotland and Wales Criticize Post-Brexit Funding Framework
Prime Minister Andy Burnham Defends Middle East Military Support Under Parliamentary Scrutiny
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