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Budget judged cautious despite range of smaller measures
The Budget was assessed as cautious, reflecting the pressure created by strained public finances and household finances, despite containing a range of smaller measures.
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The Budget was assessed as cautious, reflecting the pressure created by strained public finances and household finances, despite containing a range of smaller measures.
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