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Coronavirus: how will the UK pay for the pandemic?

FT, 21 Jul 2020
The UK is dealing with a growing budget deficit. Although chancellor Rishi Sunak wants to raise taxes to balance the books, he also doesn't want to depress demand or business recovery. In this live Q&A with the FT's economics editor Chris Giles, and personal finance editor Claer Barrett, we answer your questions about how the UK will pay for its rising debt.
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