The Chancellor is expected to announce another round of tax cuts when he delivers the Budget tomorrow, as the Conservatives ready the ground for a General Election later this year.
But with the UK economy flat-lining, there are fears future spending cuts may be needed to pay for a tax giveaway, impacting on already stretched public services.
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