Counties facing new tax benefit shortfall
County councils are facing a significant new blow to their budgets, after it emerged they will cover the majority of any shortfall in council tax benefit (CTB) when administration of the payments transfer to local authorities.
Essex signs 'significant' deal with Chinese firm
Essex CC has been handed a potentially-significant economic boost, after China's largest publishing company signed a deal to house its UK headquarters within the county.
Public favour 60% less funding cap than Dilnot
Public opinion favours care funding caps 60% lower than those recommended by government economist, Andrew Dilnot, a survey has revealed.
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