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HM Treasury

The Ultimate Power Centre. Controls the nation's finances — every other department answers to the Treasury for money.

Secretary of State

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Rachel Reeves

Secretary of State

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CPI Inflation

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Bank Rate

3.75%

Nat. Debt

93% GDP

Borrowing

£133bn

GDP Growth

1.1%

Debt/GDP

95%

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The Street View

With inflation at 2.3%, national debt at 93% of GDP and energy bills still high, most people feel they are working harder for less. The tax trap — frozen thresholds dragging millions into higher rates — is the biggest grievance on the street right now.

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