Sunak's Spending Review 'sobering' as Covid-19 leaves 'scars' on UK economy

Tax rises 'further down the line'

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Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivered a "sobering picture" of the UK economy in his one-year Spending Review, with Covid-19 leaving "long lasting" scars, according to industry commentators, who predict that this further round of spending will need to be paid for through higher taxation.

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