A world-first focus on long-term outcomes could transform UK government – or create new spending fights

October 31, 2026 · 3:00 pm 1 sources

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• A world-first focus on long-term outcomes could transform UK government – or create new spending fights
  The Guardian · October 31, 2026 15:00
  Tucked away in John Healey’s budget is decision to ringfence preventative projects where future savings outweigh initial cost It merited the briefest of mentions in John Healey’s speech and just one paragraph in the 166-page budget document , but some believe it could revolutionise not just public…