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FINANCE

IFS director: Tough spending decisions to come

By Michael Burton | 01 April 2015

The next government will face tough spending decisions, although cuts may not be as deep as feared, according to a top economist.

FINANCE

The fantasy world of parties' spending pledges

By Michael Burton | 13 February 2015

Treasury select committee report on Autumn Statement is a sober reminder of the fiscal reality th...

HEALTH

Health, wealth and a distinct lack of headroom

By Heather Jameson | 27 January 2015

With less than 100 days to go until the General Election – 98 to be precise – the agenda is alrea...

FINANCE

Councils must seek new finance sources

By Dan Peters | 06 January 2015

The man responsible for developing social impact bonds has urged councils to start thinking now a...

BUSINESS

Why better regulation makes better sense

By John Sellgren | 06 January 2015

It’s not rocket science: simpler systems make it easier for the vast majority of businesses to co...

FINANCE

More change to come in 2015

By John Wybrant | 18 December 2014

The last year has seen another significant period of change in local authority administration, wi...

WHITEHALL

Choices remain on how to balance the books

By John Healey | 16 December 2014

Each political party’s borrowing requirement would see the books balanced in the next Parliament,...

FINANCE

Councils call for ratepayers' 'duty to notify' over business properties

By Dan Peters | 16 December 2014

Councils have called on the Government to introduce a statutory duty on ratepayers to inform the ...

PAY

Ignore Osborne's pay restraint talk

By Peter Smith | 11 December 2014

There is no reason why local authorities should pay any attention to the chancellor’s Autumn Stat...

FINANCE

Autumn Statement: what to do now the circus has left town?

By Martin Cresswell | 11 December 2014

Local government must not allow the political expediency of the Autumn Statement to deflect it fr...

FINANCE

Dutch courage, please

By Michael Burton | 10 December 2014

Michael Burton advocates a Dutch model in which political parties have to offer their fiscal plan...

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London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

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frederica-diamanta

Children's Social Workers - Family Help Service

Up to £52,767 per annum (subject to experience) p

Are you a passionate and experienced Social Worker ready to change lives and shape futures? Apply for this job

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

Children's Social Workers - Children Looked After

Up to £52,767 per annum (subject to experience) p

Are you a passionate and experienced Social Worker ready to change lives and shape futures? Apply for this job

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

Director of Business Solutions

£133,234

This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in shaping the region’s economic future and driving long-term prosperity. Apply for this job

Tees Valley Combined Authority