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exchequer

[eks-chek-er, iks-chek-er] / ˈɛks tʃɛk ər, ɪksˈtʃɛk ər /




NOUN
treasure house
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The current front-runner to be named chancellor of the exchequer, Britain’s equivalent of finance minister, is Wes Streeting, who has previously advocated for higher taxes on capital.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 24, 2026

Rishi Sunak, who was chancellor of the exchequer during the pandemic, has confirmed that he will appear in a couple of weeks' time.

From BBC Nov. 23, 2025

The chancellor of the exchequer warned of "necessary choices" as Britain struggles with high debt and inflation.

From Barron's Nov. 6, 2025

Chancellor of the exchequer Rachel Reeves' budget on 26 November is expected to bring tax rises.

From BBC Sep. 9, 2025

Not that I cared which side we sold them to, but the British were the ones who had money—they had the whole English exchequer behind them.

From "My Brother Sam is Dead" by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier




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