Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to announce further welfare cuts and departmental reductions in her Spring Statement, following disappointing savings from reforms. Reeves will emphasize the need for a strong economy, citing global uncertainties and confirming a £2.2bn increase in defence spending. Despite sluggish growth and pressure on the economy, she aims to kickstart growth through increased defense investment and plans to address public finances in the wake of rising borrowing costs.
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Infected blood victims dying ‘two a week’ as thousands await compensation
Tony Summers, who lost his son to HIV and Hepatitis C from infected blood products, waits for compensation amidst the UK's infected blood scandal. More than 30,000 people were affected, with over 3,000 deaths, prompting a £11.8bn compensation fund. However, delays have caused only 18 people to receive compensation so far, with victims dying at a rate of two per week. Full Article
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