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BT Digital Focus - November 2018

Our The MJ/BT survey into transformational change found cultural resistance, particularly from middle managers. For this and other stories on our digital future, see our special supplement in association with BT

Councils' unaudited accounts remain 'a cautionary tale', NAO chief will say

By Ann McGauran | 10 February 2026

Backlogs of unaudited accounts mean English local government ‘remains a cautionary tale’, the head of the public spending watchdog will say today.

Total Place requires total trust

By Lisa McNally | 09 February 2026

Councils can expand the Total Place ethos by joining up often fragmented policies and programmes, says Lisa McNally. She sets out how place-based working is ...

Compensation for business rates funding flaw

By Martin Ford | 09 February 2026

Councils affected by controversial changes to funding will be compensated, ministers have announced.

Government to pay off 90% of SEND deficits

By Martin Ford | 09 February 2026

The Government will provide funding for 90% of English councils’ deficits relating to special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), it has announced today.