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Ann McGauran

Ann McGauran

Journalist and content editor with 20+ years specialising in public policy. Still learning.

Articles by Ann McGauran

International Women's Day: The local cost of barriers to women's paid work

By Ann McGauran | 08 March 2023

New analysis launched on International Women’s Day highlights the impact on regional economies of...

Women's economic exclusion costs local economies £88.7bn a year

By Ann McGauran | 08 March 2023

The local economic cost of barriers to paid work for women is £88.7bn a year, analysis has found.

Expert warning over public health levelling up target

By Ann McGauran | 06 March 2023

The Government’s ambitious public health levelling up mission is impossible to meet by its 2035 d...

Fighting for freedom

By Ann McGauran | 21 February 2023

The District Councils’ Network conference takes place this week. Ann McGauran talks to those who ...

Crocker concern over new Government strategy

By Ann McGauran and Mark Whitehead | 08 February 2023

ADCS president outlines immediate financial concerns after Government’s children’s social care st...

Calderdale's long-term pledge to social care

By Ann McGauran | 08 February 2023

Calderdale MBC is embarking on a drive to strengthen its adults’ and children’s social worker tea...

Bridging the funding gap for children

By Ann McGauran | 08 February 2023

The Government’s response to a flurry of reports on children’s social care will make some things ...

Leading the way in youth justice

By Ann McGauran | 25 January 2023

Hammersmith and Fulham LBC has received an ‘Outstanding’ rating for its Youth Justice Service. An...

Accelerating devolution

By Ann McGauran | 17 January 2023

Local government remains enthusiastic about the English devolution revolution, but challenges lie...

Staring into the welfare state chasm

By Ann McGauran | 17 January 2023

Reform and tackling persistent underfunding are the answers to the litany of problems that beset ...