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England's poorest areas hardest hit by austerity

By William Eichler | 03 May 2022

Residents living in England’s most deprived areas were hit hardest by the largest local authority...

Councils need support to protect refugees from exploitation, say experts

By William Eichler | 29 April 2022

The Government has been urged to take ‘urgent measures’ to support councils in their response to ...

York councillors vote to strip Prince Andrew of honorary freedom

By William Eichler | 28 April 2022

York councillors yesterday unanimously voted to remove Prince Andrew’s honorary freedom of the ci...

Discharging patients into care homes was 'unlawful,' High Court rules

By William Eichler | 27 April 2022

The High Court today ruled the Government’s policy of discharging patients from hospitals to care...

Highways improvement comes top of pre-elections poll

By William Eichler | 21 April 2022

Half of Britons believe the improvement of roads and pavements should be prioritised, according t...

Glasgow strikes suspended as equal pay deal reached

By William Eichler | 14 April 2022

Public sector unions yesterday suspended all equal pay strikes after a deal was struck with Glasg...

Councils to be banned from charging for disposal of DIY waste

By William Eichler | 11 April 2022

The Government has proposed banning local authorities from charging for the disposal of DIY waste...

Cost of living crisis risks leaving levelling up 'dead on arrival'

By William Eichler | 07 April 2022

The Government’s levelling up agenda could be undermined by a deepening North-South divide exacer...

Council leaders defend pay decisions after pressure group findings

By William Eichler | 06 April 2022

Council leaders have defended senior pay in response to a report that found the number of staff r...

Adult social care workforce receives £500m boost

By William Eichler | 05 April 2022

People working in adult social care in England are set to benefit from a £500m boost that will go...