内容摘要：Mr Perks only survived because of "quick action and amazing surgical skill", the court had heard.

Mr Perks only survived because of "quick action and amazing surgical skill", the court had heard.

and that the chancellor was facing pressure from all departments for additional funding.He said the review would boost spending for schools and scientific research but declined to rule out a squeeze on policing.

Earlier on Sunday, BBC News was told that Home Office ministers do not believe there is enough money to recruit the additional 13,000 new police and community support officers Labour promised in its manifesto.Kyle said the government had already provided an extra £1bn to the police, adding: "We are delivering investment in the police."We expect the police to start embracing the change they need to do to do their bit for change as well."

Kyle also declined to guarantee that Rayner's housing department would be protected from budget cuts when asked about the government's plan to build 1.5 million new homes by the end of the parliament.But he added: "We made a manifesto commitment. We are absolutely laser-focused on delivering that."

The last-minute talks come ahead of what is set to be a highly significant week for every part of government.

It is expected there will be extra money for the NHS, with reports the Department for Health will receive increased funding.Despite Tuesday's announcement of new government investment, work on Sizewell C started some time ago, with the main site being cleared and land being dug up for a new link road.

Chris Matthews, a trainee paramedic from nearby Leiston, said a new nuclear power plant would be a boost to the town."I've lived here 10 years, always in the shadow of two historical power plants so I don't really see what difference a third is going to make," the 36-year-old said.

"It's going to be good for the town, for the local economy. There's the negatives of the traffic, but actually that's bearable when you can see the increased revenue and income coming into the town," he added."Ultimately if we want this country to be independent and self-sustaining we need the resources and the electric to be in-house, so it needs to come from somewhere."