Oliver Rudgewick

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Recent articles

NHS plan success ‘depends on workforce strategy’

Government plans to increase the number of hospital beds and ambulances to meet the growing care... Read more
PPE waste topped £15bn, NAO reveals

The government spent almost £15bn on unusable personal protective equipment during the Covid-19... Read more
Liverpool facing ‘considerable uncertainty’, say commissioners

Liverpool City Council must develop robust savings proposals to balance its budget, commissioners... Read more
Auditor warns over risk of viewing tower loan

A seaside council is reviewing a loan agreement for a tourist attraction, amid concerns from its... Read more
Benefits system ‘not fit for purpose’, says JRF

Inadequate welfare payments risks pushing more people into poverty, a leading charity has said.
Scotland faces ‘major’ long term budget challenges

Scotland’s public services face an uncertain future with either cuts or tax rises needed, a think... Read more
DLUHC ‘minded’ to increase Thurrock intervention

A senior local government official has revealed the commissioners appointed to Thurrock Council... Read more
Middlesbrough warned of government intervention

Fresh concerns have been raised by Whitehall officials over Middlesbrough council.
Ministers urged to outline timetable for local audit reforms

The government auditor has urged ministers to work with local authorities to speed up accounts... Read more
Northern Ireland budget comes a step closer

Northern Ireland’s finances are closer to certainty as vital legislation has cleared its latest... Read more

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