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UK Economy Awaits Budget Announcement

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - MARCH 02, 2021: A few people can be seen oustide the National Gallery in central London as England remains under third lockdown to reduce the number of Covid-19 infections, on 02 March, 2021 in London, England. Chancellor Rishi Sunak is due to announce his tax and spending plans in 2021 Budget tomorrow with the main focus on measures to support the UK's economic recovery from the slump caused by the coronavirus pandemic including a £5bn scheme for High Street shops and hospitality businesses as well as £408m for museums, theatres and galleries. (Photo by WIktor Szymanowicz/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#6485930
Date Taken	2 March 2021
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Photographer	WIktor Szymanowicz/NurPhoto
Category	Economy, Business and Finance
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