Home secretary yet to agree deal days before spending review

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper is the final minister yet to agree on police and Home Office funding as negotiations continue ahead of the Spending Review. Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has secured a settlement, while Police Minister Peter Kyle emphasized the need for police reform. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is facing pressure to allocate additional funding across various departments, with a potential increase for the NHS expected. The government aims to balance its fiscal rules amidst commitments to boost defense spending and investments in technology and infrastructure.