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7 April 2022
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7 April 2022
Spring Statement Summary
It is quite clear that both energy and fuel costs are being adversely affected by foreign affairs, and short‐term measures were introduced to help, with Fuel Duty being cut as well as VAT being removed on energy efficient measures such as solar panels and insulation. But, with debt interest at £83bn, the highest nominal spending level since records began, there had been an expectation that some simple measures similar to those announced would be offered to help the ‘cost of living’ crisis.
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