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Minister for Europe and Americas, Sir Alan Duncan, will visit Georgia for the third round of our annual bilateral strategic dialogue, known as the Wardrop Dialogue. During his visit he will meet the President, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Georgia.

Following the recent heavy rainfall, flooding and disruption could continue to affect some communities in south west and north east England today (Tuesday). There is some continuing flood risk in Dorset and York as yesterday’s rain causes the rivers to gradually rise.

So departmental spending plans set out in the Spending Review last autumn will remain in place, and departmental expenditure in 21-22 will grow in line with inflation.

We choose to invest in our economic infrastructure because it can transform the growth potential of our economy, as well as improving the quality of people’s lives.

And I can confirm today that, despite the challenging fiscal forecasts, we will deliver on our commitment to raising the allowance to £12,500, and the higher rate threshold to £50,000, by the end of this Parliament.