LONDON, June 11 (Xinhua) -- British Chancellor Rachel Reeves on Wednesday unveiled a wide-ranging public spending package aimed at overhauling key national services, including a record 39 billion pounds (52.84 billion U.S. dollars) in long-term affordable housing and 29 billion pounds annually to revitalize the National Health Service (NHS).
The announcement, part of Labour's first full spending review in 16 years, outlined day-to-day departmental budgets through 2029 and capital spending through 2030. The review prioritized investment in public health, national security, and regional economic development, according to the government statement.
