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Study warns of tensions as Barnett disparities remain

The ‘Barnett formula’ will ensure the devolved administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland – which already benefit from the controversial funding mechanism – are better protected from spending cuts than England, research suggests.

The ‘Barnett formula' will ensure the devolved administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland – which already benefit from the controversial funding mechanism – are better protected from spending cuts than England, research suggests.

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