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'Quango cull' law gains Royal Assent

By Mark Conrad | 16 December 2011

The Public Bodies Act has received Royal Assent.

Complaints prompt review of school fund distribution

By Mark Conrad | 15 December 2011

Education secretary announces consultation on the future of grants paid to local authorities with...

Underlying causes of riots next in spotlight

By Mark Conrad | 14 December 2011

The independent Riots Communities and Victims Panel this week began the second phase of its inqui...

Next cuts 'must be made in Whitehall'

By Mark Conrad | 14 December 2011

Smith Square urges Whitehall to volunteer itself for next wave of public spending cuts, after con...

Supplier group reassures OFT over marketing

By Mark Conrad | 14 December 2011

Supplier network, Pro5, gives the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) voluntary assurances over its memb...

Portas calls for High Street reforms

By Mark Conrad | 13 December 2011

Local town centres should be run more like businesses, retail expert Mary Portas has reported.

'Major' concerns raised after care home checks

By Mark Conrad | 09 December 2011

Four of the first five care homes for disabled people to be inspected following the introduction ...

Kent poised to follow 'Wiltshire model'

By Mark Conrad | 08 December 2011

Kent CC is expected to make an announcement on the future of its management structure later today.

Ex-chief rounds on defiant employer in back pay row

By Mark Conrad | 07 December 2011

A council managing director forced to retire from her job,this week launched a scathing attack on...

Building care homes 'could boost growth'

By Mark Conrad | 07 December 2011

According to two reports published today Councils could save money on care services by building m...