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Treasury refutes Healey's pre-election welfare cut claims, citing misinterpretation
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The Treasury has denied that Chancellor John Healey plans to cut welfare spending before the next general election, saying his comments were misinterpreted. Mr Healey's first Budget included measures like a £100 energy bill discount for the poorest homes. The Office of Budget Responsibility warned the UK's economic position remains challenging.
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