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MPs launch inquiry into council banking debacle

16 October 2008

MPs will launch an inquiry into why £1bn of local authority cash has been frozen in Icelandic ban...

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Unions dig in to step up

15 October 2008

Scotland’s big three public sector unions are gearing up for a bloody battle with employers over ...

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Audit Commission sticks to background role

15 October 2008

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Firms demand pension refund

10 October 2008

Contractors want councils to refund surpluses from their pension payments as part of an overhaul ...

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Scots suspend strike after improved pay agreement

10 October 2008

Scotland’s public service unions have suspended strike action following an improved pay offer.

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Newham mayor defends salary of chief executive

10 October 2008

The mayor of Newham has hit out at criticism of the £240,000 a year salary of the borough’s chief...

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Londoners' fares grant rises £500k

10 October 2008

The government grant provided to Transport for London to subsidise concessionary fares is set to ...

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Government hints of rescue plan as fears grip Olympic developer

10 October 2008

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Leader wants independent body to allocate funds

07 October 2008

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Energy powers pensions boost

02 October 2008

Local government’s largest pension fund has earned £220m from its energy investments this year – ...