subvention

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It focuses on the subvention - the shortfall between what is raised in taxes in Northern Ireland and the amount spent on public services.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2024

It has recommended that a diversification of the client base, with less emphasis on "curating" a series of established relationships, which encourages the culture of repeat subvention.

From BBC • Jan. 11, 2023

Another issue is the subvention - essentially the gap between the sum of money Northern Ireland contributes to the UK Treasury and the amount of public spending in Northern Ireland.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2021

This offer allowed the owners about 30� profit per ton, any greater profit to be utilized for reduction of the subvention.

From Time Magazine Archive

Neither is there any necessity to subvention General Booth to obtain workman’s dwellings out of town instead of ugly, dreary model dwellings in the midst of dirt and smoke.

From Salvation Syrup; Or, Light On Darkest England by Foote, G. W. (George William)