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But the Observer says the government has been accused of using the funding for poorer areas as a “stunt” to save Boris Johnson’s premiership amid the “imminent” publication of Sue Gray’s partygate report. The Levelling Up announcement prompted an “extraordinary row” the paper says, after it emerged the “new” money would actually be made up of levelling-up funds already announced by the chancellor in his spending review last autumn.

Observer Front Page 27th of October 2024

Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor, asserts that her upcoming budget will aim to rival the most significant economic periods in Labour’s history, with plans for substantial public and private investment and measures designed to address recent criticisms and reverse perceived declines.

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Observer Front Page 6th of October 2024

The UK government’s plan to impose a 20% VAT on private school fees from January 2024 faces growing criticism due to potential delays, with concerns raised by unions, tax experts, and school leaders about its impact on school admissions and teacher pay, as well as the Treasury’s refusal to confirm the start date.

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