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Rate retention to be put under scrutiny

By Dan Peters | 10 August 2016

Business rates retention will come under further scrutiny with a report to be produced by the Nat...

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Glasgow City Region steps up another gear

By Annemarie O'Donnell | 10 August 2016

Glasgow City Region is using its city deal to achieve real gains on local economic growth and ski...

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Where next for devolution?

By Simon Goacher | 10 August 2016

Will government demands for elected mayors in devolution deals survive in the post-Brexit shake-u...

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An opportunity for serious change

By Jonny Mallinson | 10 August 2016

The Local Family Offer Programme has been working with councils to deliver targeted support. Jonn...

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Business as usual?

By Dan Peters | 10 August 2016

Serious concerns still remain over the logistics of business rates redistribution. Finance expert...

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Shire business rates fears prompt joint intervention

By Dan Peters | 10 August 2016

Finance directors in two-tier areas have parked their rivalries to launch a surprise intervention...

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Government accused of cover up over Troubled Families

By Heather Jameson | 09 August 2016

The Government has been accused of suppressing a report which claims the flagship Troubled Famili...

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DCLG accused of cover up over critical Troubled Families report

By Heather Jameson | 09 August 2016

The Government has been accused of suppressing a report which claims the flagship Troubled Famili...

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Councils and pressure group clash over tax

By Tom Bridge | 09 August 2016

Campaigners have called for the ‘abolition’ of stamp duty despite pressure from councils for grea...

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Spend on trading standards falls dramatically

By William Eichler | 08 August 2016

The total trading standards spend in Britain has fallen dramatically, undermining the ability of ...

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