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Chris Mason: Budget felt cautious despite its range of small measures

Chris Mason: Budget felt cautious despite its range of small measures
BBC Politics Wednesday 28 October 2026, 16:52 UTC 1 min read
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The chancellor has had to grapple with a mix of public finances and household finances being a mess.

The chancellor has had to grapple with a mix of public finances and household finances being a mess.
Chris Mason (PERSON)
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