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<p>The Government is making all necessary preparations to ensure that we are ready
for leaving the EU whatever the circumstances. We want to ensure the country is prepared
at every level.</p><p>HM Treasury routinely monitors economic conditions and risks,
and the Government has a range of mechanisms available to support vulnerable people.
We stand ready to take appropriate action if economic conditions change. Furthermore,
officials make estimates of the direct impact of spending decisions on household living
standards, and would continue to do so in responding to challenges arising from leaving
the EU without a deal.</p><p>We are committed to a strong safety-net for those who
need it. This includes a well-established system of hardship payments, benefit advances
and budgeting loans as an additional safeguard for those who need them. Additionally,
the government has been working with local authorities to understand how a no-deal
exit might impact upon their services, including services for vulnerable people.</p><p>
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