IFS Warns UK Government on Defence Spending Target

The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has cautioned the UK government that meeting its defence spending target will necessitate either tax increases or cuts to public services.

4 Mar, 10:34 — 4 Mar, 10:34

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The IndependentMostly Factual180d ago

IFS warns government faces choice between tax hikes or cuts to public services in bid to hit defence spending target

IFS director Helen Miller said: ‘The takeaway is that we should not expect the Government to be able to meaningfully increase what we spend on defence’

By Jonathan Bunn

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IFS Warns UK Government on Defence Spending Target

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IFS warns government faces choice between tax hikes or cuts to public services in bid to hit defence spending target

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