21/03/2016 - 11:40
Research conducted by the Social Market Foundation (SMF) has found that 1.7 million people will earn less than the new National Living Wage when it is instated in April.
18/03/2016 - 12:09
The Auditor General for Wales has commended improvements in the delivery of end of year accounts, but warns that improvements are needed in the financial management of Welsh councils.
18/03/2016 - 12:06
Chancellor George Osborne’s Budget has been described as ‘smoke and mirrors’ that can only ‘further damage public services’ by Dave Penman, general secretary of the FDA.
17/03/2016 - 11:15
The Local Government Association (LGA) has called on the government to issue a ban on junk food advertising near schools, nurseries and children’s centres, in a bid to tackle child obesity.
17/03/2016 - 11:11
Official figures for the Department for Work and Pensions have found that more people are in work than ever before.
16/03/2016 - 16:30
Chancellor George Osborne reaffirmed the government’s commitment to devolution in the 2016 Budget, telling MPs that ’the devolution revolution is taking hold’.
16/03/2016 - 11:27
The north of England requires ’significant investment’ to improve transport links and support economic growth according to a new report from the National Infrastructure Commission.
16/03/2016 - 11:26
Isle of Anglesey County Council has become the latest council in Wales to apply to suspend the Right to Buy scheme.
15/03/2016 - 15:35
The Local Government Association (LGA) has warned that the government’s plans to drive the number of apprenticeships will cost councils millions of
15/03/2016 - 15:33
According to a study conducted by Nesta, local authorities could save up to £14.7 billion per year if they made better use of new digital technologies such as apps and online platforms.
15/03/2016 - 15:32
Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) is set to receive a £1.2 billion City Deal, signed by ten local authorities in the area and the UK and Welsh governments.
15/03/2016 - 11:34
A committee of MPs has recommended that the government should give some women early access to their state pension if they agree to accept lower weekly payments.
