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Can British Growth Ever Recover?

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The Challenges of Paying for a Higher Debt Interest Bill

The chapter provides insights into the reasons behind the government's implementation of tax rises to cover the increase in the cost of government borrowing. It discusses the impact of rising interest rates and increased spending in the social security system on public finances. The chapter also explores the role of quantitative easing and its effect on the debt interest bill.

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