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Fiscal Fears Overdone

The twin prospects of war and economic weakness in the wake of the terrorist attacks on America have prompted concerns over the fiscal outlook in the UK. Speculation has increased that the Government will be forced to scale back its public spending plans, raise taxes, or allow borrowing to rise very sharply.

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