Calum Rutter

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Ailing £5.5bn tank programme ‘flawed from the start’

The Ministry of Defence’s £5.5bn plan to update the British Army’s ageing tank fleet is under... Read more
Judge backs Greater Manchester decision to insource bus services

A judge has ruled in favour of Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham’s plan to bring bus services... Read more
Javid proposes NHS reforms to arrest ‘unsustainable financial trajectory’

Sajid Javid has said the health service needs “one of the most comprehensive reform plans that this... Read more
UK announces support for Ukraine’s budget amid invasion

The UK government will provide Ukraine with millions of pounds to help shore up its public finances... Read more
Stormont needs to break ‘silo mentality’ and reform budget-setting, says committee

The Northern Irish budget process needs to become more transparent and government departments need... Read more
DfE shows ‘apparent disregard’ for unequal schools’ financial health

The government’s reliance on national figures of English schools’ finances hides “cruel divides”... Read more
Successor schemes exceed EU structural funding, Sunak claims

Rishi Sunak has insisted the government is “exceeding” its promise to fully replace European Union... Read more
Lessons from overseas show fiscal autonomy ‘enables’ regional development

Local fiscal power and autonomy can help drive infrastructure investment and in turn reduce... Read more
Kickstart scheme ‘chaotic’ and benefits unclear, say MPs

The government “simply has no idea” whether its £1.9bn Covid-19 youth employment scheme has been... Read more
City council to make social value ‘integral consideration in decision making’

Liverpool City Council will now look for its contracts to deliver wider economic benefits after the... Read more

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