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Ann McGauran

Ann McGauran

Journalist and content editor with 20+ years specialising in public policy. Still learning.

Articles by Ann McGauran

Many of the poorest pensioners will face 'catastrophic' care costs

By Ann McGauran | 18 November 2021

Many of the poorest pensioners will pay the same for their care as richer people after the Govern...

Authorities under pressure

By Ann McGauran | 17 November 2021

Fears about councils’ financial sustainability remain in the wake of the Spending Review, includi...

LGA chair: Councils should have the freedom to set rates

By Ann McGauran | 12 November 2021

Councils should be put on the right financial footing to enable them to set council tax rates how...

'We are in a solid position'

By Ann McGauran | 09 November 2021

Are Nottinghamshire CC’s finances on a firm enough footing to deal with the challenges ahead this...

MPs say Test and Trace was expensive failure

By Ann McGauran | 27 October 2021

The NHS Test and Trace (NHST&T) was an expensive flop that relied too much on consultants and did...

Joining the dots

By Ann McGauran | 24 October 2021

Ahead of COP26, the Government has published its route map for reaching net-zero emissions, but i...

Notts CC will need to borrow £70m in the next year as 'debt approaches £600m'

By Ann McGauran | 13 October 2021

Nottinghamshire CC will need to borrow £70m in the next year if it is to balance its books as deb...

Imagining a health-led recovery

By Ann McGauran | 11 October 2021

The Health Foundation says local government should be at the heart of driving forward the strateg...

Council tax could easily rise by 5% a year - IFS

By Ann McGauran | 06 October 2021

English councils will need billions more from government and big tax rises to maintain services a...

'It's about levelling up'

By Ann McGauran | 06 October 2021

Pam Smith, Karen James and Andrea Green talk to Ann McGauran about how their strong relationship ...