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- Chancellor John Healey asked junior Treasury staff to submit ideas for the October budget.
- He sent letters to Treasury campuses in London, Norwich, Leeds and Darlington inviting suggestions from all grades.
- A Treasury source said the request aims to challenge Whitehall hierarchies and focus on growth, local industry and cost cuts.
- Healey warned the Burnham government cannot max out the credit card while maintaining fiscal discipline.
