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Jeremy Hunt also pledges to add £2.5bn to health service’s day-to-day spending in 2024-25
Next government will inherit one of ‘most challenging contexts’ since the war, says IPPR
Fiscal watchdog says chancellor’s plans have been funded by leaving departments exposed to inflation
Chancellor pins hopes on technology to deliver savings but economists cautious about scope for quick wins
Most Britons have their own stories about crumbling public services. Research shows how deep the problem is
Unprotected departments in line for sharper than expected real-terms cuts, say economists
Fines are falling out of fashion but some institutions don’t want to lose the cash that hoarders bring in
Experts look at British construction methods as issues with Raac in public buildings not reported in other countries
Attorney-general praises ‘stellar’ career of veteran defence lawyer
Short-term solutions will exacerbate challenges at departmental spending settlement after next election
Chancellor wants to offer about 6% without having to increase UK borrowing
At 75, Britain’s feted health service is struggling to cope with demand
Unions condemn PM’s comments that he may disregard recommendations of independent review bodies
IFS says increase in health provision, wider access to education and introduction of university fees is behind change
The Conservative party needs to address issue of spending on skills and staffing
Chancellor tells MPs Whitehall departments could ask for money from central government
Improved transport is vital if the UK chancellor’s ‘Canary Wharf’ investment zones are to succeed
Hope that any resolution may aid other public sector settlements, but schools dispute still acrimonious
Situation will be even harder for whoever wins next election, finds Institute for Government
Further education now covered by strict lending limits after being reclassified as part of public sector
Deputy first minister says Holyrood may have to cut to public-sector jobs and spending
Workers from rail, teaching and university sectors to walk out on February 1 in co-ordinated action over pay
Structure and funding of the UK health system should be re-examined for a new era
A decade of Tory spending cuts left the country vulnerable to the external shocks of the past two years
Prime minister claims offers are ‘fair’ but experts say £28bn estimate on cost of big rises is misleading
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