Extra cash for mental health would help UK more than new roads, study says

LSE report suggests chancellor should downgrade projects such as Lower Thames Crossing in favour of services

Spending extra cash on mental health services would boost economic growth and improve the nation's wellbeing more than building new roads, according to an academic analysis.

The report from the London School of Economics (LSE) argues that a rethink is needed inside Whitehall about how to approach spending decisions, with more focus on how the money actually improves people's lives, particularly in terms of wellbeing.