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3 months ago

Starmer strengthens grip on economic policy with new Budget Board

The board, which will meet weekly, is designed to ensure closer coordination between No 10 and the Treasury after criticism of Chancellor Rachel Reeves's first Budget, which drew backlash from business groups over steep tax rises. The new structure will be co-chaired by Torsten Bell, pensions minister and former director of the Resolution Foundation, and Minouche Shafik, Starmer's recently appointed chief economic adviser.
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