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FINANCE

Councils hit back at credit card claims

By Jamie Hailstone | 01 June 2011

Council leaders have hit back at claims by ministers that they are spending millions of pounds on...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

City group calls for rapid merger of local budgets

01 June 2011

Ministers should stop experimenting with watered-down forms of the Total Place agenda and quickly...

How hot is your member?

By Jamie Hailstone | 31 May 2011

When the Internet was first created, everyone hailed the dawn of a wondrous new age.

WHITEHALL

The boys are back in town for the MJ Awards!

By Jamie Hailstone | 31 May 2011

It's been a busy month for The Soul Aces, as they gear up for their appearance at this year's MJ ...

HEALTH

Hospital beds lost to meet tough NHS cuts

By Laura Sharman | 31 May 2011

Hospital trusts are looking to cut up to 10% of their beds and reduce staff numbers to meet tough...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

HBF: Government must 'stand firm' on pro-growth commitment

By Laura Sharman | 31 May 2011

The Government must stand firm on its commitment to pro-growth if it is to address the country's ...

St Helens Council worker to play Glastonbury

By Jamie Hailstone | 31 May 2011

Opportunity knocks this summer for St Helens Council equality officer Simon Cousins.

FINANCE

Pickles in showdown with Cambridge students

31 May 2011

Communities secretary Eric Pickles has attacked undergraduates at Cambridge University.

WHITEHALL

South Tyneside Twitter storm

By Jonathan Werran | 31 May 2011

Twitter has released account details to South Tyneside council to unmask the author of allegedly ...

Shoesmith wins appeal against unlawful sacking

By James Evison | 27 May 2011

Sharon Shoesmith has won her appeal against being unlawfully sacked from her role.