Oliver Rudgewick

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Recent articles

Council reserve balances rise to mitigate financial risk

Local authority reserves collectively rose again last year, as many councils diverted funding to... Read more
Thurrock section 114 notice ‘necessary’ for exceptional support

Thurrock Council’s decision to issue a section 114 notice is a necessary step to ensuring... Read more
Scottish budget ‘overstates’ funding increase

Scottish ministers have overstated the level of funding in the 2023-24 draft budget, after falling... Read more
HMRC misses out on £9bn of tax income, says NAO

Staff redeployment during Covid-19 cost HMRC £9bn in revenue, according to the NAO.
Local government spending plans indicate 11% rise, says IFS

Councils in England could see a real-terms funding increase of up to 11% by 2025, the Institute for... Read more
Scotland proposes tax hikes and local government funding boost

The Scottish Government has outlined plans to increase taxes on high earners and provide more... Read more
Welsh council outlook ‘looks bleak’ despite funding increase

High inflation and increased demand mean local authorities in Wales still face difficult decisions... Read more
Treasury officers defend mini-budget advice

The Treasury’s top team has placed responsibility for the disastrous tax cutting budget firmly with... Read more
Ofsted finds ‘significant oversight gaps’ with private providers

The school and children’s care regulator has raised concerns over the lack of power to scrutinise... Read more
Early years and post-16 learning under pressure, says IFS

The lack of additional support for early years and post-16 education will stretch resources further... Read more

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