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UK: PM Boris Johnson due to speak in around 30 mins delivering what has been
heavily trailed as a major announcement on public spending in the wake of
COVID-19.
- Gov't to announce the acceleration of GBP5bn of infrastructure spending. Does
not come as major shock given that even before COVID-19 during Dec 2019 election
campaign Johnson had promised significant extra spending on projects. 
- Speech to be followed next week by 'summer statement' from Chancellor Rishi
Sunak focused on boosting private consumption. 

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