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Big government is back. How will we pay for it?

17 mins | Sep 10, 2023

Big government is back. Countries are spending heavily on defence, welfare and the green transition. But with debt levels already high, how will we pay for it all? Emma Agyemang and Chris Giles investigate. Read by Malk Williams.

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