Rachel Reeves is planning to wait until June before announcing the budget allocations for Whitehall departments, signaling complex negotiations ahead with cabinet ministers.
The chancellor had initially aimed for a spring announcement of the spending review; however, discussions reveal it could take significantly longer due to complex negotiations.
Certain departments, like health, received substantial budget increases, while others, including the Home Office and Department for Transport, faced cuts, reflecting contentious discussions.
Despite cabinet ministers protesting against proposed cuts, the Treasury ultimately found ways to increase capital spending for most departments, indicating a negotiating compromise.
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