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What you need to know this week

Government confirms 1.2% average annual real-terms increase in departmental spending between 2025/26 and 2028/29.
Local Government DEL to rise from £15bn in 2025/26 to £15.8bn by 2028/29.
HMRC receives £500m to deliver 90% digital self-service by 2029/30.
2,400 new HMRC debt management staff and 5,500 compliance roles confirmed.
£1.9bn investment in cross-department digital and AI transformation announced.
NHS England to be merged into the Department of Health and Social Care by 2025/26.
Valuation Office Agency to merge into HMRC by end of 2025/26.
MaPS Standards consultation closes, with new standards focused on supporting vulnerable consumers.
MoJ to consult on regulation of the enforcement sector and independent oversight.
Companies House identity verification required under new legislation from 2023.
StepChange welcomes permanent £1bn Crisis and Resilience Fund.
Events: Debt Advice Sector Technology Forum on 17 June 2025 (London); VRS webinar on tai...

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