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Resolving the housing crisis

04 July 2024

The Home Builders Federation's (HBF) policy and external affairs manager, Laura Markus, discusses...

LABOUR PARTY

Forging ahead with optimism

By Ann McGauran | 04 July 2024

Labour’s Dame Meg Hillier talks to Ann McGauran about doing slow politics, the ‘big nasties’ any ...

HEALTH

Time for a health reboot

By Aidan Rave | 02 July 2024

NHS and local government leaders could use the new parliamentary session to reset their relations...

FINANCE

The reality behind the pledges

26 June 2024

A week ahead of the General Election, The MJ delves into the manifestos of the three main parties...

FINANCE

A fiscal crossroads for Labour

By Dan Peters | 25 June 2024

Will an incoming Labour government seize the initiative on fiscal devolution as a way of driving ...

HEALTH

Promises, promises

By Lee Peart | 25 June 2024

The main three political parties’ manifestos were big on promises for health and social care but ...

FINANCE

Avoiding the iceberg

By David Phillips | 18 June 2024

David Phillips suggests steps the next government and councils should take to alleviate the secto...

FINANCE

A letter to the new PM

By Steve Leach | 11 June 2024

Steve Leach and Colin Copus write to the next Prime Minister with ideas for strengthening local g...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Axeing UKSPF will harm poorest areas

By Lee Peart | 04 June 2024

The IFS has warned axeing the UK Shared Prosperity Fund would hit poorer regions the most, but th...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Probing the profit motive

By Ann McGauran | 04 June 2024

The County Councils’ Network has set out a blueprint for sustainable council services, including...