UK's big spending to lift economy and save jobs does little, but deepens debt
Government saddled with massive debt, approaching £2 trillion; furlough scheme will dent productivity
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THE UK government is preparing to unveil a major economic stimulus package in July in an effort to minimise the impact of the recession caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The UK's next Budget is only due in the autumn but there is speculation that Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer, will deliver it sooner.
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