Anthony Barej

Reporter at Public Finance

Recent articles

Watchdog criticises government for ‘light touch approach’ to homelessness

The public spending watchdog has accused the government of having a ‘light touch approach... Read more
Women ‘turned away from maternity units because of staff shortages’

Pregnant women are increasingly being turned away from maternity units during weekends and holiday... Read more
London STP efficiency targets ‘unrealistic’

Plans drawn up to improve health care in the capital have unrealistic targets for reducing... Read more
Birmingham Council leader resigns over rubbish collection disputes

The leader of Birmingham City Council has resigned from his role following weeks of refuse... Read more
Inflation rises more than expected

The rate of inflation has hit 2.9% in August, higher than the 2.8% which was forecast, figures from... Read more
Police and prison officers to get a pay rise above 1%

The government has announced the first public sector pay rise above 1% in seven years - but... Read more
Lewisham chief to join RBKC permanently following Grenfell

Barry Quirk, the interim chief executive of the Royal Borough of Chelsea and Kensington, will take... Read more
Extra 400,000 specialist homes for older people needed, says LGA

The number of specialist homes for older people will need to increase by 400,000 in less than 20... Read more
Ministers poised to lift pay cap for police and prison officers

The government is expected to lift the 1% pay cap on police and prison officer salaries following... Read more
Khan plans to plough £250m into land for new affordable homes

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan plans to plough £250m into buying and preparing land for new... Read more

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