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The UK economy grew by 0.4% in the second quarter of the year, official figures show.[more...]
Prime minister Andy Burnham indicated his support for local government reorganisation but said he is “always prepared” to look at the issues again.
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Local authorities heading towards reorganisation face a lose-lose scenario on how to harmonise varying council tax bills, a finance director has warned.
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The Local Government Association (LGA) has reduced its funding gap by £16m but still faces a forecasted deficit of about £8m over the next four years,… [more...]
Council tax capping, the future of Pride in Place and local authority borrowing limits are all issues raised by Andy Burnham’s commitment to devolution, writes the… [more...]