They believe it is partly due to the public sector spending cuts designed to cut the budget deficit. (inspiringinterns.com)
Further austerity measures agreed at the cabinet meeting include new consumer tax increases and fresh public sector spending cuts. (dw.com)
It's a significant investment in a relatively small area, but it's one that is essential in providing a better quality of school in a region hit by public sector spending cuts in 2010. (educationbusinessuk.net)