Prime minister Boris Johnson today hinted the government could allow more county devolution deals and extend agreements to towns – but warned powers would be decided on a case-by-case basis by...
Two important new documents provide the basis for stronger and more efficient public sector procurement as we emerge from Covid-19, says Crown Commercial Service chief executive Simon Tse.
The government is set to reduce the amount of funding pots allocated to councils through competitive bidding, communities secretary Robert Jenrick has promised.
The government’s Health and Care Bill will give more power for the health secretary to intervene in the running of health services in England and less local oversight, according...
A massive increase in the cost to the public purse of rail services has not been matched by the transparency necessary to scrutinise the sector, according to MPs.
A lack of engagement by Westminster with the Scottish Government on the replacement for European Union structural funding has left the devolved employment minister “beyond disappointed”.
The UK’s debt repayments will be favourable, despite risks stemming from an elevated deficit and future Brexit-related shocks, according to ratings agency Moody’s.
Eight struggling local authorities will be subject to financial healthchecks by CIPFA as they await approval on £72.5m of government support, ministers have announced.
Government departments lack urgency in their efforts to measure fraud and error relating to Covid-19 spending, according to Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee.
Ratings agency Fitch has raised its outlook on the UK after its better-than-anticipated response to the ongoing challenge of Covid-19 since the start of the year.
Eight new freeports announced in the UK’s March Budget are likely to create even fewer jobs than predecessor policies, says Paul Swinney from the Centre for Cities.
CIPFA chief executive Rob Whiteman introduces a new collection of essays by leading sector figures on the government’s flagship economic policy, published by PF and CIPFA.
Productivity gaps between different regions of the UK are deep-rooted but reversible – with a significant amount of investment from central government.
Education and skills can play a fundamental role in reducing inequality – but the benefits of investing in schools and training go far beyond job creation.
The changes to global taxation agreed by G7 finance ministers could see the UK’s receipts from digital firms reduce by more than £230m, according to tax experts.