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FINANCE
Future Forum Midlands: Government's financial plans 'implausible'
By Martin Ford | 10 September 2026
The Government’s financial plans have been described as ‘implausible’ by top economist Paul Johnson at The MJ’s Future Forum Midlands.
FINANCE
There is much that can be done at the local level to unlock financial flexibility
By Tracy Bingham | 19 June 2026
Greater borrowing freedoms, so that councils can invest confidently in housing, infrastructure an...
DEVOLUTION
Building trust, capacity and accountability in England's strategic authorities
By Sandy Forsyth | 04 June 2026
To address the complexities in the evolution of strategic authorities, devolution needs to work b...
FINANCE
The process for fiscal devolution is clear and the deadline is real
By Mike Emmerich | 20 March 2026
Mike Emmerich says that while much remains unresolved, the Chancellor’s proposition to give local...
FINANCE
Reeves' dive into fiscal devo may not get to councils
By Heather Jameson | 17 March 2026
In the run up to this week’s Mais lecture, it looked like more of the same. Another keynote fisca...
FINANCE
Spring statement offers no respite for local government
By Heather Jameson | 26 March 2025
The Spring Statement was never expected to deliver any financial respite for local government – a...
REGENERATION
Corridor of Uncertainty
By David Blackman | 19 February 2025
Confirmed during the chancellor’s recent announcement, the latest revival of the Oxford to Cambri...
FINANCE
Doubts over Reeves' pension reforms
By Martin Ford | 28 November 2024
Experts have cast doubt on whether consolidation of local government pension schemes (LGPS) will ...
FINANCE
Reeves says 'no return to austerity'
By Emily Twinch | 23 September 2024
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has vowed ‘there will be no return to austerity’ at the Labour Party Con...
FINANCE
Chancellor announces return of housing targets
By Martin Ford | 08 July 2024
Labour’s new chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced the return of compulsory housebuilding targets.
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