Heads say they face tough choices on school spending as costs rise
A new report says schools in England may have to make cuts to meet pupils' needs and cover pay rises.
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Pound falls as borrowing costs rise to highest since 2008
Economists have warned the rise could mean further tax hikes or spending cuts, as Treasury seeks to reassure markets.BBC News - 1h -
UK school budgets eroded by spiralling special needs costs, report shows
SEN spending and higher wages leave headteachers facing ‘very tight’ accounts in 2025, says IFSFinancial Times - 1d -
Navy faces steep shipbuilding costs
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Online holiday spending rises nearly 9%, as deep discounts and AI-powered chatbots fuel purchases, Adobe data says
The holiday e-commerce results from Adobe are a promising sign for the retail industry, which will begin reporting holiday results in February.CNBC - 1d -
France signals fewer spending cuts and tax rises ahead of budget talks
Economy minister seeks to ‘protect growth’ with slightly higher deficit target for 2025Financial Times - 2d -
Johnson faces tough road on Trump agenda after dramatic Speaker vote
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UK heading for tax rises despite return to growth, economists say
The FT’s annual poll forecasts better performance than France and GermanyFinancial Times - 6d -
Bus passengers in England face £1 fare cap rise
One leading lobby group said it would result in a "costly start" to 2025 for many bus passengers.BBC News - Jan. 1
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Commuters warned of icy roads as cold snap continues to freeze UK
Temperatures could fall as low as -16C on Thursday night, forecasters say.BBC News - 7m -
Half of English county councils could ask to delay elections
The councils want to delay votes to explore new plans to redesign local government in England.BBC News - 1h -
People smugglers to have finances targeted with new sanctions
The planned measures will target the finances of illegal smuggling networks, the Home Office says.BBC News - 1h
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