Voluntary exit schemes underway across government departments ahead of Rachel Reeves' spending cuts
Tuesday, 25 March 2025 A swathe of government departments have either begun or will start voluntary exit schemes for staff in anticipation of the chancellor's spending cuts, Sky News can reveal.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will give her Spring statement in the House of Commons this lunchtime, where she is expected to announce welfare cuts and a boost to defence spending. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Martin Lewis said the government's decision to U-turn the winter fuel payment is a "huge relief" for pensioners. Rachel Reeves confirmed on Monday that pensioners earning less than Β£35k will be eligible to claim winter fuel payments this coming winter.
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Shadow housing secretary Kevin Hollinrake has expressed concern about the UK housing crisis worsening due to potential spending cuts. It comes as Rachel Reeves prepares to announce the government's spending plans until the next election.
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Tuesday, 25 March 2025
A swathe of government departments have either begun or will start voluntary exit schemes for staff in anticipation of the chancellor's spending cuts, Sky News can reveal.
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