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FINANCE
The Autumn Statement leaves councils to solve their own problems
By Graeme McDonald | 27 November 2023
Few expected the King’s Speech and Autumn Statement to be the silver bullet that solved local gov...
AUTUMN STATEMENT
Fulfilling a crucial role for children
By Ann McGauran | 27 November 2023
As directors of children’s services prepare to attend the National Children and Adult Services Co...
WHITEHALL
Councils welcome PWLB rate extension
By Dan Peters | 27 November 2023
Councils have welcomed chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s decision to extend preferential Public Works Loan...
AUTUMN STATEMENT
Autumn Statement: end of Household Support Fund leaves gaping hole
By Lynn Perry MBE | 25 November 2023
The Household Support Fund is an essential safety net for families in crisis – removing it means ...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
True collaboration will be key to the success of devo in Surrey
By Cllr Tim Oliver | 25 November 2023
Cllr Tim Oliver says Surrey CC is looking forward to working with the Government and local partne...
CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC FINANCE AND ACCOUNTANCY
Autumn Statement: public services bear brunt of tight spending plans
By Jeff Matsu | 24 November 2023
Jeff Matsu fears the Autumn Statement paints a picture of a chancellor trading up investment in p...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Autumn Statement: not what it says on the tin
By Kate Ogden | 24 November 2023
Kate Ogden says it seems likely either taxes will have to rise further, borrowing will have to ri...
WHITEHALL
Autumn Statement: Hunt announces surprise LGPS plan
By Mark Conrad | 22 November 2023
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced a surprise target to ensure all Local Government Pension Sch...
WHITEHALL
Autumn Statement: Unprotected departments face further cuts
By Michael Burton | 22 November 2023
So-called ‘unprotected’ Whitehall departments face further budget tightening despite a pledge in ...
WHITEHALL
Autumn Statement: Living Wage hike places council budgets under pressure
By Mark Conrad | 22 November 2023
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has confirmed the biggest-ever hike in the UK minimum wage – but the move ...
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