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Government seeks to win over pharma groups with new investments in genomics research and drug manufacturing
Rail owner admits that vital infrastructure will deteriorate over 2024-29 despite new investments
Headteachers’ union warns National Tutoring Programme will ‘die’ if ministers push ahead with cut in lessons subsidy
Northern Ireland’s political and business leaders condemn ‘brutal’ package of cuts
The state must focus on stopping problems, rather than just servicing them
Despite the delays and spiralling costs, the UK still needs HS2
Continued ministerial tinkering after axing Leeds leg of high-speed rail line has undermined project
UK suffering from state of infrastructure across health, transport and housing sectors, finds Resolution Foundation
Chancellor tells MPs Whitehall departments could ask for money from central government
Hope that any resolution may aid other public sector settlements, but schools dispute still acrimonious
Rail line’s price tag has soared from £33bn a decade ago to as much as £100bn
Institute for Fiscal Studies points to ‘significant long-term challenges from ageing population’
Global management consultancy had been barred in August due to its role in a South Africa corruption scandal
We badly need to overcome the barriers between government, philanthropy and the not-for-profit sector
Trade unions representing nurses and other staff agree to recommend offer to members
Continuing to muddle through, massage the figures and implement bad policies will only make the problems worse
Jeremy Hunt’s Budget will boost investment and the workforce, but the outlook remains subdued
Severe structural weaknesses persist in the UK economy and his measures do too little to remove them
House of Commons levelling-up committee requests explanation for doubts over ministry’s ability to deliver
Treasury wants plan to drive economic growth but measures mark a striking scaling down of former PM’s vision
Chancellor expected to take steps to nurture economic growth as well as address cost of living crisis
Jeremy Hunt’s Budget must boost growth amid tight finances and political pressures
Jeremy Hunt’s determination to exorcise ghosts means Britain’s long-term problems will continue to go unaddressed
Unused cash relates mostly to capital spending on housing or housing-related projects
Officials debate which projects to freeze with NHS capital budget now facing a £2bn shortfall
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