Tough fiscal measures 'in the offing' as investors expect Reeves to cut spending in Spring Forecast

Forecast on 26 March

Sorin Dojan
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UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to rein in government spending to avoid breaching fiscal rules as investors anticipate a swathe of measures in next week’s Spring Forecast.

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