The official growth forecast for the UK economy this year has been revised upwards, as Finance Minister Philip Hammond delivered his first budget.
The Chancellor announced over $2bn in extra funding for social care, and more spending on reforms of the UK's National Health Service.
But it was a cautious budget as Britain prepares to begin negotiations on its exit from the EU.
As Olly Barratt reports from London.
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Philip Hammond's message was upbeat - reacting to lower public borrowing than forecast, and higher growth estimates for this year than many economists had expected after the UK voted to leave the EU.
But he urged continued vigilance.
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So no great giveaways here…
Some changes to business rates, some extra funds for schools, but no rabbits pulled out of hats.
The Chancellor wants to use his better-than-forecast public finances to have something in reserve ahead of Brexit negotiations due to start within weeks.
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But opposition leader jeremy corbyn rejected the notion the conservative government is creating a resilient economy that works for all.
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It's been suggested this was a 'boring' budget from philip hammond…
but with potential headwinds for the economy looming as brexit negotiations begin… that's precisely what he had in mind…
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