November's Spending Review might not have marked a return to full-blooded austerity, but unprotected service areas are facing a financial squeeze after next year, writes IFS economist Ben Zaranko.
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Senior Research Economist
Ben is a Senior Research Economist and an editor of the IFS Green Budget. His work focuses on the health and social care system and UK fiscal policy.
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Zaranko, B. (2021). Tough times lie ahead for public services. London: Public Finance. Available at: https://ifs.org.uk/publications/tough-times-lie-ahead-public-services (accessed: 26 April 2024).
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