Police forces in England and Wales are struggling to maintain an effective service as the government fails to ensure they are financially sustainable, according to the public spending watchdog.
The debate over Scotland’s economic future has become increasingly febrile in the wake of the blueprint for independence published by the SNP’s Sustainable Growth Commission.
A new centre will lead the fight against economic crime as the government seeks to counter the City of London’s reputation as a haven for illegal money.
The proportion of women elected to local government in England went up just three percentage points between the elections in 2014 and 2018, analysis released today has revealed.
Thousands of children could miss out on care unless the government clarifies what councils must legally provide as they cut services, the Children’s Commissioner has told PF.
Scotland’s productivity has remained broadly stagnant over the past 15 years despite its skilled workforce and a wealth of government strategies, according to new analysis.
Northern Ireland Assembly members’ pay will be cut until the country’s executive is restored, the secretary of state for Northern Ireland has announced today.
Scottish income tax yielded £0.5bn less than predicted in its first year under Holyrood control due to a smaller than anticipated pool of high earners, according to new analysis.
Three-quarters of adults in England back free personal care for over 65s, and the majority think this should be funded by tax hikes, a survey has found.
A major boost to capital spending and legislation to establish a publicly owned investment bank will be at the core of the Scottish Government’s plans for the coming year.
