Faisal Islam: What surprise praise for UK economy tells us about the Budget
On three occasions in the past 24 hours, top IMF officials have praised UK plans to reduce its annual levels of borrowing.
BBC News reports that on three occasions in the past 24 hours, top IMF officials have praised UK plans to reduce its annual levels of borrowing.
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