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Care system 'rife' with unqualified employees

By Dominic Browne | 17 October 2012

A BBC investigation has claimed the social care system in England is rife with unqualified staff.

High street chiefs demand rates freeze

By Dominic Browne | 17 October 2012

Retail chiefs have called for the government to freeze local business rates next year, as shops c...

Outrage over move to shift planning controls

By Dominic Browne | 17 October 2012

The chairman of an influential Commons committee has slammed government proposals to remove plan...

Home care providers employ underqualified staff

By Dominic Browne | 15 October 2012

A BBC investigation claims the social care system in England is rife with unqualifed staff.

Exclusive: More councils switch on to discounted energy scheme

By Thomas Bridge | 11 October 2012

Local government to establish biggest collective energy-switching venture, with up to 26 councils...

Renegotiation of S106 unnecessary, says LGA

By Dominic Browne | 10 October 2012

The LGA brands the Government plans to help developers renegotiate Section 106 deals prior to Apr...

Pickles acts to halt traveller sites

By Dominic Browne | 08 October 2012

Councils will receive new powers to impose unlimited fines on 'those who ignore planning rules an...

Scottish authority cuts 1300 jobs

By Dominic Browne | 21 September 2012

North Lanarkshire Council, has announced plans to make brutal budget cuts of up to £105m over the...

Pickles backs council energy buying plans

By Dominic Browne | 20 September 2012

Communities secretary Eric Pickles has given his backing to The MJ's 'Power to the People' campaign.

Wirral progress 'an example'

By Dominic Browne | 20 September 2012

The chief executive of troubled Wirral MBC has praised the 'sector-led' improvement programme at ...