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High Court ruling worth 'millions' to councils
LEGAL

High Court ruling worth 'millions' to councils

By Martin Ford | 07 May 2026

Sunderland City Council and Middlesbrough Council have fended off a legal challenge that could have cost millions of pounds.

WELFARE

Seven in 10 councils struggling amid cost of living crisis

By Martin Ford | 03 October 2023

Seven in 10 councils are struggling to support people hit by the cost of living crisis, according...

FINANCE

Lift the benefits cap, says IFS

By Michael Burton | 08 April 2020

The benefit cap should be lifted to ensure 36,000 working age families can access the temporary i...

HOUSING

Britain's poorest tenants risk homelessness due to private rents gap

By Ann McGauran | 04 December 2019

Shortfalls between private rental levels and the allowances received by Britain’s poorest tenants...

WELFARE

Local Housing Allowance 'inadequate' for family homes, research warns

By Laura Sharman | 07 October 2019

More than nine out of ten family homes for private rent are too expensive for people on housing b...

WELFARE

Labour pledges to scrap Universal Credit

By Laura Sharman | 30 September 2019

Labour has promised to replace ‘inhumane’ Universal Credit with a new social security system.

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frederica-diamanta

Chief Executive

circa £240,000

The Royal Borough of Greenwich is synonymous with iconic London landmarks Apply for this job

Royal Borough of Greenwich

Executive Director Finance and Resources

£168,135 to £230,985

Westminster City Council is no ordinary local authority. Apply for this job

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Derbyshire is a county of proud communities, beautiful landscapes and ambitious growth. Apply for this job

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