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Bosses 'plan to dump' Green Book says GMB

By Mark Conrad | 13 June 2012

Local authority employers have been accused of planning to ‘tear up’ the national agreement on lo...

Employers plan to 'tear up' Green Book, union warns

By Mark Conrad | 13 June 2012

Local authority employers have been accused of planning to 'tear up' the national agreement on lo...

Breaking News: Landmark LGPS deal agreed

By Mark Conrad | 31 May 2012

Town hall employers and trade unions have reached a ground-breaking deal to overhaul the LGPS, i...

Birmingham to introduce 'Living Wage' for staff

By Mark Conrad | 31 May 2012

Britain's largest local authority is poised to agree a 'living wage' deal with staff that is like...

Point of no return?

By Dominic Browne | 30 May 2012

Smith Square issues stark warning over adult care costs after study exposes £12bn shortfall by 2030.

Neill issues warning over long-term finances

By Mark Conrad | 28 May 2012

Local government minister Bob Neill warns there is no 'wriggle room' over controversial local gov...

'Clear' ideas of how to put out the problem

By Mark Conrad | 23 May 2012

Councils have been urged to join a new programme designed to reduce local smoking rates through s...

Business commission calls for local tax powers

By Mark Conrad | 21 May 2012

A report by the TaxPayers' Alliance and Institute of Directors recommends local authorities shoul...

LGPS deal 'imminent'

By Mark Conrad | 18 May 2012

Council employers and trade unions are poised to agree a ground-breaking new pensions deal within...

Cities at forefront of tourism growth

By Mark Conrad | 16 May 2012

Liverpool has overtaken Glasgow to become the UK's fifth most-popular destination for tourists.