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28 Oct 2026

Budget: Announcements and reaction as it happened

Chancellor John Healey is due to deliver his first Budget this lunchtime, LGC’s live blog will bring you the latest news, reaction and analysis of what…[more...]

28 Oct 2026

Ten devolution deals in ‘final stages’

The government is in the “final stages” of agreeing ten devolution deals across England, which would mean 90% of England has some level of devolution.
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28 Oct 2026

Energy support payments via council tax system

The government is to address rising energy costs with a £100 payment to households delivered through the council tax system.
The household energy payment scheme,… [more...]

28 Oct 2026

Chancellor reveals £1.5bn for council housebuilding

The chancellor has announced an additional £1.5bn billion to support the delivery of more social and affordable homes in England, with a particular focus on council… [more...]

28 Oct 2026

Fiscal devo roadmap aims for 100% business rates retention

Local and regional government is set to retain 100% of all business rate income in place of grants by the end of the decade, according to… [more...]