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Inside the care sector itself, one leader says people are “worn” by the debate between different parts of government when the need for change is urgent.

As advocates across social sectors brace for an uphill battle, the ability of organizations to respond effectively will depend heavily on funding, volunteer engagement and strategic mobilization.

“The impact on the sector is hard to judge fully at this stage but, at the very least, it will cause a good deal of uncertainty,” he said.

It was affected by a weak performance in the services sector - which accounts for more than three-quarters of the economy - which grew by just 0.1%.

Vivienne Stern, chief executive of Universities UK, which represents 140 institutions, says universities are already "making tough choices to control costs", adding that the sector "needs to continue evolving".