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MPs call for 'credible, long-term plan' for social care

By Mike Yuille | 09 May 2018

MPs have called on ministers to outline a ‘credible, long-term plan’ to reverse the perception of...

Minimum wage for sleep-in shifts poses 'existential threat' to care sector

By Mike Yuille | 08 May 2018

The financial viability of nearly 70% of the care sector is threatened by the looming funding cri...

Councils need bespoke deal to avoid Brexit staff shortages

By Mike Yuille | 03 May 2018

Councils need an EU workforce deal to cope with staff shortages, says CIPFA Brexit report

Ombudsman tells councils to avoid support plan delays

By Mike Yuille | 02 May 2018

The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has told councils they must avoid unnecessary dela...

Councils plan in case of Allied collapse

By Mike Yuille | 24 April 2018

Around 150 local authorities are shoring up their contingency plans after homecare provider Allie...

Councils renegotiate with under-pressure Capita

By Mike Yuille | 24 April 2018

Pressure on Capita has been turned up a notch by a group of councils that have renegotiated their...

Sector backs MPs' business rates call

By Mike Yuille | 24 April 2018

Local government bodies have thrown their support behind a call by MPs for retained business rate...

Report scathing on public sector accountability

By Mike Yuille | 23 April 2018

Britain’s system of public sector accountability is failing to keep up with the realities of mode...

Street backs hospital rescue plan

By Mike Yuille | 23 April 2018

West Midlands mayor Andy Street has added his weight to support an urgent rescue plan for the Mid...

Glasgow to decide over arms-length companies closure

By Mike Yuille | 17 April 2018

Glasgow City Council will next week decide whether to shut two of its nine ALEO (Arm’s-Length Ext...