Oliver Rudgewick

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Recent articles

Nearly 60 councils at risk of ‘running out of money’ next year

The soaring cost of living combined with a decade of austerity could see up to a sixth of English... Read more
Thurrock allowed to borrow £840m to help pay off massive debts

Crisis-hit Thurrock Council has been given permission by the government to borrow almost £840m from... Read more
Chancellor urged to raise benefits with inflation

People on benefits face “crushing poverty” if payments are not increased in line with inflation,... Read more
Inaction on energy efficiency in homes ‘adds billions’ to energy price guarantee cost

Council leaders have urged the government to “redouble” efforts to improve insulation and retrofit... Read more
Dropping Spending Review could create ‘riptide that drowns UK economy’

The government’s choice to not go ahead with a Spending Review this year means departments will... Read more
Commissioners question council investments amid property sales

Government-appointed commissioners at Slough Borough Council have questioned the authority’s... Read more
Government confirms no new Spending Review

The Treasury has confirmed that the government will stick to the current funding settlement for... Read more
Labour unveils plans for a national wealth fund

A Labour government would create a national wealth fund to invest in renewable energy to help... Read more
Councils warned over poor risk management of commercial activities

Local authorities have been urged by an external auditor to apply effective risk management to... Read more
Tax cuts a ‘risk’ to public finances

The government’s package of tax cuts aimed at boosting economic activity are unlikely to stimulate... Read more

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