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public spending

British

noun

expenditure by central government, local authorities, and public enterprises

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The incoming prime minister's approach to spending also leads the Financial Times, which says Burnham will enter Downing Street seeking "greater sway" over important public spending decisions.

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

During this period, Mr. Zakaria noted, overall public spending has risen by more than 200%, and spending per person went from $2,300 to $6,300.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026

Local estimates suggest millions more in public spending tied to logistics and security.

From Salon ● Jun. 15, 2026

It has comparatively high public spending and a greater focus on work-life balance than many of its neighbours.

From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026

The government has introduced a package of social and administrative spending cuts to reduce public spending by about $17 billion through 2007.

From The 2005 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

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