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If investors are worried about an AI bubble and future capital outlays, Alphabet is suddenly in the driver’s seat.

Despite this, the state announced pre-election schemes amounting to 4% of GDP, more than its capital outlay - money that could have been spent in job-creating, long-term assets that would have aided the state's development.

Critics say some of the fund is being used to cover day-to-day outlays, rather than long-term investments.

My biggest outlay has been for the skinny tires, which my wife, Tina, wears out like a crazed teenager.

This summer, Premier League clubs outlaid more than ever before in the transfer window as spending surpassed £3bn.