Councils should divert some of the funds they use for pension fund deficits into supporting vulnerable frontline services, the New Local Government Network has said today
Economic forecasts this week say that the fiscal tightening set out in the coalition government’s June Budget has increased the risk of a double-dip recession
As the public deficit grows, so do grumbles about arts subsidies – and the culture secretary has been dutifully wielding the axe. So what does the future hold for the UK’s museums, galleries and...
A senior councillor has issued a fresh warning that ‘every part’ of the child social care system is under immense strain as demand continues to increase in the aftermath of the Baby Peter case.
A senior councillor has issued a fresh warning that ‘every part’ of the child social care system is under immense strain as demand continues to increase in the aftermath of the Baby Peter case.
Local authorities will no longer have to carry out an extensive survey of residents this autumn, local government minister Grant Shapps has announced today
Government plans to encourage home building have been broadly welcomed – but doubts remain about whether the reforms are enough to meet the UK's rising demand for housing.
The University and College Union has warned that a graduate tax could lead to medical staff, teachers and social workers paying significantly more for their education
Whitehall has dismissed calls by members of the public for more unitary authorities. Responding to the coalition’s flagship policy consultation yesterday, the Department for Communities and Local...
Proposed changes to the distribution of the formula grant for local government would leave the capital £100m out of pocket, London Councils is claiming
Universities are spending increasing amounts of money on bursaries for poor students, yet the majority of applicants are not aware such support exists, according to the Office for Fair Access
People living in social housing in England will be able to swap homes more easily with other tenants anywhere in the country, the government announced today
