Adela Whittingham

Freelance journalist

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Focus on prevention could save NHS ‘billons’

Investing more into preventing illness could save the NHS up to £22bn a year, according to research.
Trussell warns of growing hunger and hardship, particularly for children

One in five children is facing hunger and hardship, according to new figures.
Think-tank suggests fiscal rule change to promote growth

Changing fiscal rules could free up £57bn of investment and take the UK out of its “low growth trap... Read more
Temporary accommodation bill to rise by a third this year, councils warn

Councils predict temporary accommodation spending to rise by a third this year, according to a new... Read more
Councils facing £54bn black hole – CCN

Councils will become “little more than care authorities” if the government does not urgently... Read more
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

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