Dominic Brady

PF reporter.
Left in February 2020.

Recent articles

Government scheme to boost use of renewable heating appliances ‘fails’

The government’s £23bn low-carbon heating initiative has failed to meet objectives or provide value... Read more
Social care needs a funding settlement ‘similar to the NHS’

The NHS and adult social care sector should work more closely together – and the latter should be... Read more
MoD announces £2.5bn boost for British submarine building

The UK’s nuclear submarine programme will receive a £2.5bn boost, the defence secretary has... Read more
Local authorities warn of ‘severe’ need for more affordable homes

Nearly all UK local authorities have a ‘severe’ or ‘moderate’ need for more affordable housing, a... Read more
County leaders warn on special educational needs overspends

County councils are dipping into generic schools grants to manage overspending on special needs... Read more
Outsourced public services ‘still not adopting ethical standards’

Little significant progress has been made on reinforcing ethical standards in outsourced public... Read more
Northants balances books using ‘unprecedented’ level of reserves

Northamptonshire County Council has managed to balance its books for 2017-18 but has had to use an... Read more
MHCLG names rough sleeping reduction pilot areas

Pilot areas for an “internationally proven approach” to helping rough sleepers with complex needs... Read more
‘Cash-strapped care sector needs public image boost’

The care sector is in “precarious state” and needs a sustainable funding plan this year - as... Read more
MPs warn child mental health plans ‘lack ambition’

Hundreds of thousands of children in England will miss out on mental health support under the... Read more

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