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UK Spring Statement 2018: what you need to know
Major tax or spending changes will now be made once a year at the Budget in the Autumn. The Spring Statement: • gives an update on the overall health of the economy and the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) forecasts. • gives an update on progress made since Autumn Budget 2017. • invites people and businesses to give views on changes the government is considering. The economy continues to grow, continues to create jobs and continues to beat expectations The economy has grown for five consecutive years, and exceeded expectations in 2017. The OBR has increased their forecast for growth this year. ... (full story)