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04 Nov 2025

Chancellor delivers pre-Budget speech from Downing Street

The Chancellor has delivered a speech from Downing Street ahead of the 26 November Budget. The address set out the Government’s priorities and approach to the…[more...]

04 Nov 2025

Councils in England react to plans for new local crisis and resilience fund

A new survey of councils in England by the LGA has found that just two per cent believe the new £842 million-a-year Crisis and Resilience Fund… [more...]

04 Nov 2025

Government intervention cost hits £9.5m

Research by The MJ reveals that councils in England have incurred costs of £9.5 million due to government interventions over the past four years. This figure… [more...]

04 Nov 2025

Birmingham City Council’s S114 notice under scrutiny

A public inquiry into Birmingham City Council’s decision to issue a bankruptcy notice has been called for by financial experts.
An open letter to Community… [more...]

04 Nov 2025

Suffolk claims single unitary could lead to reduced council taxe

Suffolk CC has suggested moving to a single unitary authority as part of the county's pending local government reorganisation could lead to reduced council taxes. [more...]