November's Spending Review might not have marked a return to full-blooded austerity, but unprotected service areas are facing a financial squeeze after next year, writes IFS economist Ben Zaranko.

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    Ben Zaranko
    Ben Zaranko

    Senior Research Economist

    Ben is a Senior Research Economist and an editor of the IFS Green Budget. His work focuses on the health and social care system and UK fiscal policy.

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    Public Finance

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    Zaranko, B. (2021). Tough times lie ahead for public services. London: Public Finance. Available at: https://ifs.org.uk/publications/tough-times-lie-ahead-public-services (accessed: 4 October 2024).

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