Home Secretary Delays Budget Deal Amid Spending Review | JQJO

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper is the only minister yet to finalize a funding deal with the Treasury before Wednesday's Spending Review. While police budgets are expected to increase over the next three years, concerns remain about sufficient funds for promised new recruits. Other departments, including housing and potentially even policing, face budget cuts as the Chancellor aims to meet fiscal rules, balancing increased spending in areas like the NHS, science, and technology against limited resources. Last-minute negotiations are underway.