Britain is reportedly discussing a series of options for closer alignment with the bloc, ahead of a crucial UK-EU summit next month

The Budget is one of the biggest events in the UK's political and economic calendar, when the chancellor sets out the government's plans for taxation, public spending and the wider economy

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