Oliver Rudgewick

PF reporter

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Recent articles

2020: The year Covid-19 shook local government finances

At the end of a traumatic year, PF asks local government figures whether government has done enough... Read more
Government backs ‘‘credible’ nuclear power finance mechanism

A mechanism to give private investors control of public nuclear projects is still considered a “... Read more
Scottish Police still unable to balance budget

The Scottish Police Authority was unable to balance its budget for the second year running and... Read more
£22bn test and trace service ‘struggled to meet targets’

The NHS Test and Trace Service is expected to cost £22bn this year, despite struggling to meet... Read more
Government to shake up taxes on sharing economy

The Treasury is considering plans to expand VAT for the ‘sharing economy’ to help ensure there is a... Read more
UK economic growth continues to slow

UK GDP growth slowed to 0.4% in October prior to introduction of a second national lockdown,... Read more
CIPFA proposes sector-wide audit report

The new local government audit body proposed by the Redmond Review should produce an annual report... Read more
Border improvements costs rise by £173m

A new digital border system is to cost the Home Office an additional £173m following a suspension... Read more
Up to 5% of councils risk ‘financial failure’ under hard Brexit

As many as one in 20 local authorities in England risk financial failure as a result of a... Read more
Leaked report warns of future section 114 notice

A team sent in by ministers has concluded that Nottingham City Council cannot set a balanced budget... Read more

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