Sam Courtney-Guy

freelance journalist

Recent articles

LGA warns of council tax fraud spate

Local authorities have warned of a “new wave” of council tax scams offering bogus refunds or... Read more
Watchdog criticises outcomes of UK aid fund

“Fundamental weaknesses” in a £735m UK aid fund to help the poorest countries have left it... Read more
MPs demand transparency over loans to governments

A cross-party group of UK MPs has called on the chancellor to seek an agreement for a ‘registry of... Read more
SEND children ‘being forced to attend schools miles away’

Funding shortfalls have meant increasing numbers of children with special educational needs are... Read more
MHCLG releases council tax guide

The government has produced a first-of-its-kind practical guide to help prevent households from... Read more
DfID ‘delays’ hamper UK aid partners

Delays and uncertainty in funding decisions have weakened the impact of UK aid projects delivered... Read more