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Budget 2018 – a stepping stone to a truly 21st century Spending Review?

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The lifting of the housing revenue account cap in next week’s budget should be the first step towards a wider reform of public finances

Paul Guilliotti, director of Financial Services, Richmond and Wandsworth Councils argues that current high funding levels should be approached with caution as marginal changes to discount rates can potentially have a significant impact.

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