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FINANCE
LOBO loans will not be an 'ongoing issue'
By Sam Clayden | 11 March 2016
Controversial Lender Option Borrower Option (LOBO) loans do not pose future risks to councils, ac...
WHITEHALL
Councils sign up to social care precept
By Jamie Hailstone | 11 March 2016
Most local authorities in England have taken advantage of the Government’s new social care precep...
HEALTH
Fears over 'unintended results' of rate retention
By Dan Peters | 08 March 2016
Local government has called for assurances that the sector will not be heavily hit by appeals und...
HUMAN RESOURCES
Counting the cost of expenses
By Rachael Tiffen | 01 March 2016
After the MPs' expenses scandal dented public tolerance for gifts and hospitality, Rachael Tiffen...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
EU need an opinion
By Thomas Bridge | 01 March 2016
Britain’s membership of the EU is set to dominate the news agenda until June’s referendum. Thomas...
HEALTH
Row over hospital 'charity' rates
By Dan Peters | 23 February 2016
A rating agent’s claim that NHS trusts should be receiving mandatory business rate relief because...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Business rates expected to grow to record levels
By Heather Jameson | 17 February 2016
Predicted business rate income has risen to a record £23.5bn in England for 2016/17, figures rele...
WHITEHALL
Clark settles sector nerves
By Heather Jameson | 10 February 2016
Communities secretary pledges substantial finance settlement cash after MPs and councils join for...
WHITEHALL
Committee mulling over 100% business rates retention plans
By MJ reporter | 03 February 2016
Local government finance experts have briefed MPs on the potential impact of proposals to allow c...
FINANCE
A call for clarity
By Heather Jameson | 19 January 2016
Heather Jameson analyses the fallout from the local government finance settlement consultation an...
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Head of Early Years and Early Help
£90,126 - £98,319
Merton is an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ authority—yet it is our ambition, our humility, and our drive to keep learning that truly define us. Apply for this job
Strategic Director of Finance Operations
£117,061 - £129,288
Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job
Strategic Director of Finance Strategy
£117,061 - £129,288
Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job
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