Simone Rensch

Freelance journalist

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Fiscal devolution will lower risk of council bailouts, Lords committee hears

Giving local governments fiscal powers to raise taxes will make them more accountable and reduce... Read more
NAO disclaims Whole of Government Accounts opinion again because of local audit

The 2024-25 Whole of Government Accounts have received a disclaimed audit opinion from the UK... Read more
Palace of Westminster restoration delays ‘costing up to £420m a year’

Indecision over the Palace of Westminster restorations is costing taxpayers up to £420m a year, the... Read more
NHS to shift from costs to outcomes under medtech procurement guidance

The Department of Health and Social Care has issued national guidance to help health organisations... Read more
‘Deeply concerning’ data reveals corridor care affects three in 100 patients

More than 2,200 patients received corridor care each day in May at A&E, official data has shown... Read more
Councils missing out on ‘millions’ in second-home council tax revenue – report

Councils could be missing out on “millions of legitimate council tax revenue” on second homes and... Read more
Ministers holding to local government reorganisation timeline

Ministers are determined to stick to the local government reorganisation timeline and let local... Read more
Fiscal devolution roadmap must not simply repackage grants – think-tank

The chancellor’s fiscal devolution roadmap must deliver real financial independence and end “... Read more
SEND reforms at risk without funding clarity, councils warn

The government must work with councils to implement the SEND reforms and provide more funding... Read more
Unions ‘firmly reject’ local government pay offer

Unions are calling for “meaningful negotiations” as they “firmly reject” the 3.3% pay offer for... Read more

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