Further austerity measures agreed at the cabinet meeting include new consumer tax increases and fresh public sector spending cuts. (dw.com)
As the number of academies has increased and cuts in public sector spending have taken hold local authorities have struggled to maintain central services. (educationbusinessuk.net)
From tax increases, to public sector spending cuts, to an increase in VAT, this is a budget that will be felt by all: rich and poor, individuals and businesses. (channel4.com)