i Front Page 24th of March 2025

Amid widespread warnings of public-sector cost-cutting, thousands of civil service roles appear set for the axe and schools face a severe funding shortfall, as Reeves confirms the need for billions of pounds in savings and sparks fears of the toughest financial strain in a generation.

Observer Front Page 23rd of March 2025

A new analysis predicts a downward trend in living standards for all households by the end of the decade, disproportionately affecting those on lower incomes and placing the PM’s commitments under scrutiny while the Chancellor faces mounting demands to tackle these concerns.