New public spending category PDEL is a welcome and could have big impact | Heather Stewart
Britain has introduced a Preventative Departmental Expenditure Limit (PDEL), a new budget line that earmarks funds specifically for preventive measures. The policy aims to ensure spending on early‑intervention programmes is protected from cuts, potentially improving public health outcomes and reducing long‑term costs. Officials view the move as a positive step toward more strategic fiscal planning.