The Government is to set out plans to use artificial intelligence across the UK to boost growth and deliver public services more efficiently. The AI Opportunities…[more...]
The Treasury has ordered cabinet ministers to be “ruthless” in identifying public spending cuts. An internal letter from Number 11 about Rachel Reeves’s spending review, seen… [more...]
Finance directors will have a “tough” time ahead ensuring the “best interests” of local government through reorganisation, treasurers warn.
At the Local Government Association’s Local… [more...]
At least 42 councils have expressed an interest in being part of the first tranche of new devolution discussions, which could lead to lead to 12… [more...]
Councils that have bid to be on the fast-track for new devolution deals and reorganisation need extra funding and a quick decision on local elections, the… [more...]