Spending reviews

Households face 'dismal' rise in spending power, says IFS

Average disposable income is set to grow by "only" 0.5% annually over the next five years, the think tank says.

The move would reduce police front desks across London from 37 to 19, and reduce the number open 24/7.

Changes to the way the government invests are being welcomed by local leaders - but will they work?

The Hunslet Club in Leeds, the Chancellor's home city, says its free youth club is in demand.

Groups in Peterborough are getting together to progress plans to build a new indoor facility.

Batemoor and Jordanthorpe residents welcome surprise £20m government funding announcement.

One resident welcomes the funding in his area, which he says is blighted by anti-social behaviour.

Bentilee and Ubberly in Stoke-on-Trent is earmarked for the government cash injection over 10 years.

The chancellor's Spending Review featured "some good, some bad and some ugly", says London's mayor.

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