Article 4FRM8 Wellbeing should replace growth as 'main aim of UK spending'

Wellbeing should replace growth as 'main aim of UK spending'

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Richard Partington
from Economics | The Guardian on (#4FRM8)

Ex-civil service chief says spending review opportunity to focus on health and happiness

Personal wellbeing rather than economic growth should be the primary aim of government spending, according to a report by the former head of the civil service and politicians.

Launching a report urging a sea change in thinking from ministers, Gus O'Donnell, who served as cabinet secretary to three prime ministers, said Britain could lead the world by making wellbeing the goal of government policy.

Related: Government may slash three-year spending review due to Brexit

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