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Articles by William Eichler

Discharging patients into care homes was 'unlawful,' High Court rules

By William Eichler | 27 April 2022

The High Court today ruled the Government’s policy of discharging patients from hospitals to care...

Highways improvement comes top of pre-elections poll

By William Eichler | 21 April 2022

Half of Britons believe the improvement of roads and pavements should be prioritised, according t...

Glasgow strikes suspended as equal pay deal reached

By William Eichler | 14 April 2022

Public sector unions yesterday suspended all equal pay strikes after a deal was struck with Glasg...

Councils to be banned from charging for disposal of DIY waste

By William Eichler | 11 April 2022

The Government has proposed banning local authorities from charging for the disposal of DIY waste...

Cost of living crisis risks leaving levelling up 'dead on arrival'

By William Eichler | 07 April 2022

The Government’s levelling up agenda could be undermined by a deepening North-South divide exacer...

Council leaders defend pay decisions after pressure group findings

By William Eichler | 06 April 2022

Council leaders have defended senior pay in response to a report that found the number of staff r...

Adult social care workforce receives £500m boost

By William Eichler | 05 April 2022

People working in adult social care in England are set to benefit from a £500m boost that will go...

Homeless deaths increase 80% in two years

By William Eichler | 31 March 2022

The number of people dying while homeless has increased by 80% in two years, shocking new researc...

Court finds in favour of councils over child placements

By William Eichler | 30 March 2022

The High Court has found in favour of four local authorities after campaigners challenged the cou...

Jackie Weaver did not have the 'authority' to mute and eject councillors

By William Eichler | 30 March 2022

Jackie Weaver did not have the ‘authority’ to mute and eject councillors from the online parish c...