2017 Budget Summary
Daniel McAllister8th March 2017
Chancellor Philip Hammond’s first, and last, Spring Budget was delivered at a pivotal moment for the UK as it readies itself to begin the process of leaving the EU. The Chancellor will announce a second Budget in the Autumn as the Treasury changes to the new financial cycle from 2018.
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