Calum Rutter

Deputy editor

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UK economy and public finances ‘more resilient than expected’ – Fitch

Ratings agency Fitch has raised its outlook on the UK after its better-than-anticipated response to... Read more
Moody’s downgrades TfL’s rating after pandemic financial damage

Transport for London’s finances have been “durably and materially weakened” by Covid-19, ratings... Read more
Health department has ‘poor oversight’ of local care market

The Department of Health and Social Care is ‘complacent’ about the risks of financial failure in... Read more
Government sets up working group to advise on green investment standards

A group of experts has begun work to help create a set of standards for green investment in the UK... Read more
MPs: Treasury has 'lack of curiosity' about cost of falling public pension participation

The government's narrow focus on spending on public sector pensions runs the risk of missing much... Read more
County council faces 'tough decisions' over £80m shortfall

The lack of a multi-year funding settlement for local government has left Hampshire County Council... Read more
Covid-19 response in Northern Ireland cost more than £6bn

The cost of government responses to Covid-19 in Northern Ireland topped £6bn as both Stormont and... Read more
Northamptonshire County Council left ‘sound’ financial legacy to unitary authorities

Three years of hard work since Northamptonshire County Council’s financial collapse means the two... Read more
Public bodies told to consider jobs and environment when awarding contracts

New procurement guidance that aims to push the wider benefits of public spending alongside value... Read more
Government urged to be more open about potential Section 114 notices

The lack of government transparency around councils in financial distress makes scrutiny impossible... Read more

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