Adela Whittingham

Freelance journalist

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Birmingham still without functioning finance system – auditors

Birmingham City Council is “unlikely” to have a functioning finance system until 2026, according to... Read more
January’s record surplus still leaves Reeves with tough borrowing situation

Official figures show January had the largest government budget surplus since records began.
Government property portfolio shrinks

The number of government buildings decreased last year with sales generating nearly £500m,... Read more
Welsh health service overuse of agency staff requires ‘stronger and more coherent’ plan

The NHS is still too reliant on expensive agency staff, according to Audit Wales.
‘Regressive’ council tax taking growing share of poorer household income

Council tax is “hugely and increasingly regressive”, according to a think-tank.
LGA: Councils to face £8bn funding gap

Councils face a funding black hole of more than £8bn by 2028-29, analysis has revealed.
NAO: HMRC costs grow as tax system gets more complicated

The cost of running the tax system is rising as it grows more complex, according to a report.
Health service productivity much lower than pre-Covid, figures suggest

NHS productivity fell by over 18% compared with pre-pandemic levels, according to “in development”... Read more
UK urged to act fast on AI

The government is “late to the game” and needs to act quickly to stay a global leader in AI,... Read more
Trading standards ‘no longer fit for purpose’ in many areas as finances hit service

Councils have called for more funding for trading standards services following an investigation... Read more

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