Hammond to warn of Brexit hit to spending hopes - NIESR
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LONDON (Reuters) - British Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond is likely to warn that a no-deal Brexit would hit the public finances and prevent an end to austerity when he delivers his annual budget next week, a think-tank said.By contrast, a smooth transition from the European Union would give Hammond more room for borrowing and spending, the National Institute of Economic and Social Research said.Hammond, who routinely angers Brexit supporters by calling for Britain to remain close to..