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Surplus hits UK debt plan

22 July 2009

Whitehall departments under-spent their annual budgets by £20bn in 2008/09, potentially undermini...

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Why cuts could cause a new slump

22 July 2009

Both the Government and Opposition say public sector spending must be slashed. But, as the public...

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The MJ Focus: the economy

16 July 2009

For the first time, officials and ministers have dared to say the unsayable; that they believe th...

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Banking on pressure

15 July 2009

Hampshire CC is pressuring high street banks to help ailing small firms.

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Carry on PFI – Treasury sticks to its guns over new schemes

15 July 2009

The Treasury has reaffirmed its commitment to private-finance initiatives, which have been hit by...

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Call to discuss service priorities

15 July 2009

The chair of eastern England’s improvement agency has warned Whitehall to stop deliberating and c...

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CLG plays down pension fears

15 July 2009

CLG officials this week played down fears that employees faced significant hikes in their Local G...

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Failed Icelandic banks make first repayment

15 July 2009

Months of torturous talks with international financiers by the LGA have paid off, with confirmati...

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Council 'vfm' gains get fresh CLG clarification

09 July 2009

CLG officials have issued revised guidance on how councils should report value for money gains un...

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CIPFA and Northampton university offer skills 'top-up'

09 July 2009