How Rishi Sunak could kickstart UK's post-lockdown economy
by Richard Partington Economics correspondent from on (#55G69)
Chancellor expected to announce comprehensive tax and spending package
Rishi Sunak is preparing to announce a wide-ranging package of tax and spending measures to kickstart Britain's economic recovery from the coronavirus lockdown.
Designed to cushion the blow from rising unemployment and to help businesses back to their feet, the summer economic update on Wednesday comes as Britain grapples with the worst recession in living memory.
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