Report recommends fully funding social care through taxation
June 24, 2019
The public backs funding social care through general taxation, according to new polling.
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Quarter of council jobs lost in nine years
June 21, 2019
A quarter of local government jobs have been cut since 2010, new data from trade union Unison has found.
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Data quality concerns to come under spotlight
June 24, 2019
Finance directors are to look closely at the information the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government collects from local authorities amid data quality concerns.
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Breathing space for next Chancellor
June 21, 2019
The public finances continue to be robust, offering the next Chancellor scope for tax cuts or spending increases in the Budget though total debt continues to rise.
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Think-tank finds austerity holding back Northern Powerhouse
June 21, 2019
Increased devolution is needed to ensure the success of the agenda, the IPPR North think-tank has argued.
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Combined strategy call to tackle homelessness
June 20, 2019
The Government should commit to a coherent combined housing and homelessness strategy, a report published today by a commission of experts has urged after a year-long investigation.
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'Radical shake-up' for planning
June 21, 2019
The Scottish Government has hailed a ‘radical shake-up’ after the passing of the Planning Bill yesterday.
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Capita to retain some Barnet contracts
June 20, 2019
Barnet LBC is to leave some outsourced services in the hands of Capita despite concerns over quality.
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Giant observation wheel sought by Scarborough
June 20, 2019
Scarborough BC is looking to add a giant ‘observation wheel’ to the resort’s attractions.
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