Calum Rutter

Deputy editor

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Recent articles

Croydon issues third S114 notice

London’s Croydon Council cannot balance its 2023-24 budget without help from the government, its... Read more
County approves second home council tax premium

Second home-owners in North Yorkshire will pay twice as much council tax once powers in the... Read more
Health secretary rejects ‘two-tier’ Scottish NHS after proposals leaked

Scottish health services will remain free at the point of need despite several senior officials... Read more
OBR: ‘Alarming frequency’ of shocks pose forecasting challenge

Economic volatility from shocks such as wars and Covid-19 have been the “most difficult thing” for... Read more
Autumn statement: CIPFA responds

Jeremy Hunt sent a welcome strong signal to the markets but has not fixed any of the major problems... Read more
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

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