Squeezing blood from a stone – February 2017

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<strong>Contents</strong></p>
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Squeezing blood from a stone&nbsp;</li>
<li>
Rising tax to GDP</li>
<li>
Social protection and housing&nbsp;</li>
<li>
Rising debt costs&nbsp;</li>
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A doubtful outlook&nbsp;</li>
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Burdened households</li>
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An uncertain future&nbsp;</li>
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The tax take</li>
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<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">Fast Stats</span></li>
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