February 22, 2025

Public services prepare for up to 11% cuts – as defence secretary says ‘we must rearm’

 Public services prepare for up to 11% cuts – as defence secretary says ‘we must rearm’

Public services prepare for up to 11% cuts – as defence secretary says ‘we must rearm’

Some government departments have been asked to make savings which would amount to a 11% cut in spending – as the prime minister faces calls to raise defence spending.