Schools, buses, the NHS: How much did they get and what does it mean?
Briefly

Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled the government's Spending Review, detailing budgets for essential public services over the next three years. Key areas impacted are education, health, housing, and transport. The core schools budget will see a real-term increase, primarily addressing previous commitments. However, the system still grapples with demand for special educational needs support without clear funding solutions. The NHS will receive a 3% annual budget increase, vital for managing an aging population and healthcare demands, amid a broader context of tightening resources in other sectors.
The Spending Review outlines a budget increase for public services, highlighting a rise in schools' funding, but still leaves critical issues unaddressed.
The 3% annual increase in NHS funding acknowledges the pressures of a growing and aging population, emphasizing the need for ongoing real-term growth.
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