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The basics matter

Iain Murray says: 'Finalising the accounts, meeting reporting requirements and maintaining a grip on budgets are not just box-ticking exercises – but essential for good governance and underpin resilience.'

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In the build-up to the Spending Review announcement on 11 June, it is only natural we might hold out some hope about what's coming for public services that continue to operate under immense financial pressure.

Expectations, though, are more grounded in the fiscal reality. Whatever the outcome, reform, restructuring and productivity will be in the spotlight.

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