'Budget blew chance for growth'

Published 2 months ago• 1 minute read

23 March 2025 - 00:00 By CHRIS BARRON

Lisette IJssel de Schepper, chief economist of the Bureau for Economic Research, says last week's reviewed budget was one of lost opportunities, failing to convey any sense of urgency about what needs to happen to boost economic growth...

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