Anthony Barej

Reporter at Public Finance

Recent articles

Local authorities will have to produce ‘creative’ plans to improve air quality

Local authorities will be expected to develop “creative solutions” to reduce vehicle... Read more
Council that proposed 15% council tax hike underspends

Surrey County Council, which proposed a 15% council tax hike earlier this year, has revealed it... Read more
NHS staff 'quitting jobs to stack shelves' because of pay

NHS staff are quitting their jobs to stack shelves at supermarkets because pay restraints are... Read more
Lib Dems pledge extra £6bn a year for NHS

The Liberal Democrats have pledged to give an extra £6bn a year for the NHS and social care,... Read more
LGA publishes 10-point general election wish list

General election manifestos must commit to giving local councils the funds they need to provide... Read more
Conservatives make gains in local elections

The Conservatives have made gains in the local elections while Ukip, Labour and Liberal Democrats... Read more
CIPFA: Treasury move to split senior finance role a backwards step

CIPFA has criticised the chancellor for taking a “backwards step” in reversing reforms... Read more
Tory MPs 'urge PM to ditch schools funding plan'

Senior Conservative MPs have called on Theresa May to pull the plug on major changes to school... Read more
Government warned to keep freedom of movement for years after Brexit

The government may need to extend the controversial free movement of people for several years after... Read more
Health spending 'lags to slowest rate since 1950s'

Spending on health has slowed to a rate not seen since the 1950s - but is still “generous... Read more

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