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16 Oct 2026

UK economy defies expectations with surprise August growth

The figures from the Office for National Statistics showed GDP rose 0.1% in August, down from 0.4% in July. The majority of economists had predicted a…[more...]

16 Oct 2026

Investigation raises concerns over supported housing costs

A Times investigation found councils spent at least £1.9 billion on supported accommodation for vulnerable people last year, up 14 per cent, with costs potentially higher… [more...]

16 Oct 2026

Districts back Leicestershire devo campaign as city refrains

A business-led campaign is pushing for devolution in Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland, as the city prepares to change its governance model to avoid the ‘daft’ situation… [more...]

16 Oct 2026

Unitary needs ‘intensive support’ amid ‘bullying’ concerns

Bedford BC needs “intensive support” to deliver improvement amid accusations of “bullying” and “poor behaviours”, according to local government minister Jim McMahon’s assessment of the council’s… [more...]

16 Oct 2026

LCN calls for ‘size agnostic’ LGR decisions

Creating larger unitaries of over 500,000 may not be cheaper or better, according to analysis by the Local Councils Nework.
With ministers reviewing decisions about… [more...]