A greener deal for local authorities

30 April 2014
The Green Deal aims to help households across the UK become more energy efficient. Andy Deacon of the Energy Savings Trust looks at ways in which local councils can drive it forward

Keeping roads in good repair

30 April 2014
Local authorities can benefit from taking a long-term approach to managing road repairs. The Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) presents two case studies showing how it can be done

Budget deficit narrowest since crisis

24 April 2014
Budget deficit narrowest since crisis
Britain’s budget deficit in the 12 months to March sank to its lowest since the financial crisis, and the government narrowly met its latest deficit reduction goal, official data showed on Wednesday.

Government unveils raft of red tape cuts for business

9 April 2014
Government unveils raft of red tape cuts for business
Business minister Michael Fallon has announced the government’s latest planned raft of red tape cuts, as part of a drive that it claims will save businesses £1.2bn a year.

Union outrage over one per cent pay rise for council employees

21 March 2014
Union outrage over one per cent pay rise for council employees
The government has announced a one per cent pay rise for council employees in England, Wales and Northern Ireland who earn more than £14,880 a year, with "slightly higher increases" for lower earners.

£183.5 million in emergency road funding

21 March 2014
£183.5 million in emergency road funding
Councils are to receive their share of a £183.5 million government fund to pay for road repairs following recent severe weather.