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Town hall bosses are the 'least trusted' employees tell survey

05 October 2011

Bosses working in local government are among the least trusted in Britain, according to a new rep...

Newcastle could move into mortgage-lending

By Mark Conrad | 05 October 2011

Newcastle City Council is considering a move into the mortgage-lending market.

Sales stubbed out

05 October 2011

A nationwide ban preventing cigarettes being sold from machines came into force from 1 October.

Union wins award

05 October 2011

Unison has helped secure a 4% pay rise for the lowest-paid workers at London's City Hall.

Second thoughts

05 October 2011

Brighton & Hove City Council is lobbying the Government to return decision-making powers .

Scots accept fate

05 October 2011

Scotland's council leaders have voted to accept their government's latest spending settlement.

Adoption process must speed up says minister

By Jamie Hailstone | 05 October 2011

Children's minister, Tim Loughton, has called for the adoption process to be speeded up.

Kent's Big fund 'should be operational soon'

05 October 2011

Kent CC's under-fire £5m Big Society fund will be operational by the end of the year, with office...

Director's Chair

By Michael Burton | 05 October 2011

A new era as The MJ extends its reach

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Specialist riot training 'a priority' says review

By Dominic Browne | 05 October 2011

Independant study into August's riots finds reviewing the number of police with specialist public...