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New austerity: can public services take any more cuts?
Today's Big Question Some government departments already 'in last chance saloon', say unions, as Conservative tax-cutting plans 'hang in the balance'
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What’s causing the ‘chaos’ in the UK criminal justice system?
Today's Big Question Shortage of prison cells and real-terms pay cut for solicitors has increased talk of ‘crisis’
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng’s supply-side reforms
feature PM and chancellor are banking on cuts to regulations and tax in bid to stimulate growth
By The Week Staff Published
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Do Tory tax cuts herald return of austerity?
Today's Big Question Chancellor U-turns on scrapping top rate tax but urges ministers to make public spending cuts
By Elliott Goat Published
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Why the number of children in care in England is set to rise
feature Local authorities caught in ‘vicious cycle’ amid austerity cuts and lack of foster carers
By The Week Staff Published
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‘Rave reviews for Rishi Sunak’s budget may age quickly’
Instant Opinion Your digest of analysis and commentary from the British and international press
By The best columns Published
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Man who starved to death’s plea to welfare officials
Speed Read Errol Graham wrote letter pleading with DWP to ‘judge me fairly’
By The Week Staff Published
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Marmot 2020: the worst places for life expectancy in England
Speed Read Damning new report says increases in expected life spans have stalled over past decade as health cuts take toll
By Gabriel Power Last updated
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British wages are being squeezed - here’s why
In Depth Report says former Labour heartlands in the north of England have been hit hardest
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Instant Opinion: BBC in trouble ‘because British TV isn’t as good as it used to be’
In Depth Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Monday 10 February
By The Week Staff Last updated
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‘National scandal’ as 5,000 people die after benefits error
Speed Read Government underpaid 70,000 claimants by £340m between 2011 and 2014
By The Week Staff Last updated
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The countries hit by major protests in 2019
In Depth Millions have taken to the streets across the globe this year demanding change
By Gabriel Power, The Week UK Last updated
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Instant Opinion: ‘Why are Millennials so boring?’
In Depth Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Monday 5 August
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Study finds more than 4m in UK are trapped in deep poverty
Speed Read Anti-poverty campaigners say austerity has reversed progress
By The Week Staff Published
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