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Thousands of trees across the city have been reinforced or pruned to prevent them from falling.

I am told there may be some "light pruning" but no major changes are expected.

However, the chancellor suggested a loss of 10,000 roles, which is only a pruning of a workforce of over half a million - especially as it sees 30-40,000 leavers every year.

Think of classic pairings: sautéed apples with pork chops, applesauce with latkes, or the tangy sweetness of prunes in dishes like Chicken Marbella.

It is understood welfare spending is in the firing line, but other government departments will also see budgets pruned.