The state's current spending plan expires at the end of this month. (politico.com)
If the NHS has to absorb higher pay from within the current spending plans, the funding choices are hardly going to be vote - winners — will the government cut staff numbers, ration more new drugs, allow for even longer waiting times? (politics.co.uk)
Any changes to the current spending plans for that year will be fully funded and set out in advance in our manifesto. (politics.co.uk)