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The government’s one year Spending Round has brought very little security to departments. But it does recognise that government much be more strategic
Department says data does not prove Universal Credit is to blame for rise in food bank usage, despite previously acknowledging possible link
Treasury is “too focused on ‘managing the numbers’" and not on impact of spending, IfG says
Chancellor confirms spending pledges made since Boris Johnson became prime minister, and says all departments will see day-to-day spending increase in line with inflation
Bernadette Kelly writes to NAO to provide departmental support for its inquiry into scheme as transport sec sets out cost hikes
Spending Round is unlikely to direct additional money to the public services most in need, according to Institute for Government
Javid says funding is "not just our responsibility but also our duty" in pre-Spending Round announcement
Making spending announcements without an updated fiscal forecast from the OBR risks "a return to the bad old days"
Civil service’s biggest union also calls on Sajid Javid to invest in staff boosts for revenue-raising departments and implement positive pensions changes
Chancellor says move to hold review next week would help match spending to new government’s priorities
Government's new Innovation Strategy set out ambitious proposals to update processes, eliminate ageing kit, and embrace emerging technologies. Civil Service World's sister title PublicTechnology caught up with GDS innovation head Sue Bateman to find out more
Johnson said the Treasury would provide £2.5bn to increase prison spaces
Treasury announcement shows departments could be expected to make further cuts
A combination of Brexit and the Conservative leadership campaign has all but officially postponed the 2019 Spending Review. Beckie Smith and Richard Johnstone look at what impact the delay will have, and whether there are opportunities to be grasped in the extra time
Experts say hospitals had already earned £1bn of cash announced by Boris Johnson by making spending cuts
Johnson says 'strong economic performance' has made funding possible
Truss also hints at buildings sell-off to avoid having “land that could be used for housing sitting on the government balance sheet”
PM backs recommendation of Augar Review to bring back maintenance grants, which could cost £2bn
Lynne Owens says £2.7bn funding boost in forthcoming Spending Review will help tackle £37bn annual cost of serious and organised crime
Single-department settlements if the Spending Review is delayed would "pre-empt what should be a proper balancing discussion", chancellor insists
Three year review "inappropriate" until withdrawal deal is concluded, says chancellor
Chancellor says it would be "odd" to expect all departments to see funding rise, despite his claim that austerity is ending
National Audit Office says department only has a limited evidence base, two years into 10-year drive to boost employment levels
Report shows numbers of arm's-length bodies remained fairly stable in 2017-18 despite falling in previous years