Filling the hole will involve harsh measures, but Mr Osborne sought to represent the first cuts as largely pain-free, leaving the quality of "front-line" public services unaffected.

填补这个缺口需要一些严厉的措施，但是奥斯本先生力求通过无痛的手段来提实施第一次削减，使第一线的服务质量不受影响。

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Firefighters in Essex have resumed their industrial action over cuts in front line services.

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Funding for the three front line services has been increased by 0.2%, 3% and 4.9%, respectively.

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Mr Brewster said there was some flexibility in its budget and front line services would be protected.

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