Christian Doherty

Freelance journalist

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NHS waiting list pledge at risk without capital spending boost, says RCS

The Royal College of Surgeons has described the government’s pledge to cut waiting times as nearly... Read more
UK must address NEET levels to ‘deliver £26bn GDP boost

UK GDP would be boosted by £26bn if the government addressed the growing number of young people not... Read more
Woking needs to build on recent debt crisis progress, commissioners report

Despite ‘encouraging progress,’ there is much more work ahead for Woking Borough Council in its... Read more
Urban investment scheme a ‘step in the right direction’

The government’s landmark £500m development fund for urban renewal has been welcomed as a pro-... Read more
‘Passive’ Treasury not making the most of fees and charges – PAC

The Treasury’s approach to setting and charging fees for public services is creating “large and... Read more
MPs to look into UK climate finance after government accused of moving goalposts

The strength and effectiveness of the UK’s commitment to supporting developing countries’ climate... Read more
Big questions remain on SEND spending plans post-Budget – IFS

Questions over who funds special educational needs and disabilities provision – and how much it... Read more
Devolution opportunity ‘does not guarantee success’ without clear strategy

England will remain one of the most centralised large democracies even if the government’s... Read more
Budget sees £120 billion allocated to infrastructure spending

In between the headline tax raising measures announced by the Chancellor, several important items... Read more
Budget details emphasise government’s Nuclear ambitions

The UK’s energy sector is a multi-headed beast, encompassing fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables.... Read more

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