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The difference between an allowance and an expense

Stephen Weigel explains how the new requirements for local councils to publish senior staff salaries, does not clearly define allowances from expenses.

Once again our news stories have focused on expenses and allowances, as a result of claims made by a prominent Conservative in respect of overnight accommodation while staying at a friend's house.

Recently, I looked at the new requirements for local councils to publish senior staff salaries, pension contributions, allowances and expenses, in a nationally-prescribed format.

Stephen Weigel

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