Calum Rutter

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Autumn Statement: Hunt tightens public finances amid inflation crisis

Jeremy Hunt’s much-trailed “difficult decisions” have led to real-terms cuts to public investment... Read more
Whiteman preparing for ‘very difficult’ Autumn Statement

The Autumn Statement will herald tough times for public services as they struggle with high... Read more
Laws must change so public services can fund climate change preparations, says think-tank

Local leaders need new powers and funding to ensure readiness for climate change, according to a... Read more
UK Infrastructure Bank sees ‘great opportunity’ for LGPS investment

Low investor confidence in the UK and the need to direct domestic money to development projects... Read more
Costs counted after firework night violence and calls for a ban

Service leads are assessing the cost after a night of anti-social behaviour across that country... Read more
Bank of England hikes rates again despite predicting two-year recession

The largest interest rate hike from the Bank of England in 33 years has prompted warnings of... Read more
Council brings back EMA to support further education

A London council will spend more than £1m per year on payments to young people in further education... Read more
Gove back as levelling up secretary in reshuffle

Michael Gove has returned to the post of levelling up secretary less than five months after being... Read more
Fraud under-prioritised in justice system, say MPs

Fraud seems “like an afterthought” in courts and policing when it comes to funding, leaving... Read more
Government ‘must improve’ pandemic employment support scheme fraud recovery

Billions lost to fraud and error in the furlough scheme and other Covid-19 support programmes mean... Read more

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