Kerry Lorrimer

Freelance reporter

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Monday briefing: Climate change and Boris in the box dominate Christmas countdown

COP28 demands less hot air, Havering warns of S114, Donald’s woes get worse and more.
Nottingham City Council declares S114

Authority ends speculation, social care and homelessness created £23m gap.
Monday briefing: Gaza aid, Gen Z civil servants on the march, the autumn statement hangover and more

UK looks beyond prisoner releases, anger at Whitehall pay and Havering considers budget loan call.... Read more
Pupils facing ‘postcode lottery’ over school buildings, say MPs

DfE still well behind despite concrete crisis at start of new school year.
Monday Briefing: Counties step up for social care as Lib Dems break cover on manifesto

The winter NHS is top of the CCN agenda, the chancellor is eyeing business tax cuts and general... Read more
Wales consults on ending ‘unfair’ council tax system

Poorest paying too much and revaluations needed, says government
New cabinet urged to focus on council finances

Inflation drop will not help budget pressures, experts warn
Culture clash as creatives urge against funding cuts

Government announces funding for Northern creatives but fears grow over long term
Experience gap among Whitehall ministers alarms public sector leaders

Huge number of moves raises fears over winter crisis and more
Concerns over costs raised by election-focused King’s Speech

New duties and ditched ideas leave public sector with funding pressures

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