Public Spending
John Healey warns of more ‘hard decisions’ and departmental spending cuts
Chancellor John Healey has warned government departments to prepare for tough spending cuts and difficult choices to fund public commitments and address future spending reviews.
Healey tells departments to make 1% cuts to fund defence
Chancellor John Healey ordered all government departments to implement 1% capital budget reductions to address a military funding shortfall.
John Healey backs growth but says Labour must be honest on spending
Chancellor John Healey vowed to make Britain's economy grow while warning of strict spending controls and refusing to rule out upcoming tax rises.
Pennsylvania approves $50.8 billion budget with key policy gaps
Pennsylvania lawmakers reached a bipartisan deal on a $50.8 billion budget that increases school funding but excludes proposals on the minimum wage.
Reform UK council pays £75,000 for union flag scheme after no sponsors
A union flag display in Nottinghamshire, originally promised to be funded by local business sponsors, is now being paid for entirely by the council.