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Tax receipts flatter July's budget figures

There was good news for July’s public finance figures but the long-term picture remains delicate, reports Michael Burton.

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By Michael Burton | 06 September 2017

There was good news for July's public finance figures but the long-term picture remains delicate, reports Michael Burton

The latest monthly public finance figures at first glance give chancellor Philip Hammond further wriggle room for his autumn Budget and potential for less pressure on local government finances.

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Michael Burton

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