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Radio 4,17 Mar 2016,30 mins

17/03/2016 IFS says wage growth to slow

Six O'Clock News

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The Institute for Fiscal Studies says the figures set out by the Chancellor in his Budget will lead to lower wages and living standards, and result in austerity being extended into the next parliament. But George Osborne has insisted he will 'hold the course' and meet his target of reaching a surplus before the next election.

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