Adela Whittingham

Freelance journalist

Recent articles

Report: UK infrastructure spending shortfall ‘at least’ £700bn

The UK is facing a capital programmes funding gap of £1.6trn by 2040, according to EY, including... Read more
Scottish councils need ‘ambition and pace’ to meet financial challenge

Urgent reform of council funding in Scotland is needed, according to a report.
CIPFA raises concern over Scotland's delayed National Care Service plan

Scotland’s government needs to strengthen the current health and care system before reforming it,... Read more
Reeves: ‘investment is the solution’

Rachel Reeves says Labour’s plans for the “new industrial strategy for Britain" will be revealed in... Read more
Truss still backs mini-budget

In a three-and-a-half minute video posted on social media, the ex-Conservative Party leader set out... Read more
Pub sector needs tax changes in Budget – report

Extending business rates relief for hospitality could help save pubs, according to a new report.
Met budget ‘heading off a cliff’ – Rowley

The Metropolitan police budget is ‘heading off a cliff’, its commissioner has warned.
Health-related benefits spending nears £50bn

Health-related benefit claims have risen across every part of England and Wales since the pandemic... Read more
Student loan reimbursement could improve teacher retention, report finds

Over 2,000 more teachers could stay in the profession every year if the government reimbursed some... Read more
Bank of England holds interest rates

The Bank of England has held its base rate at 5%.

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