According to official figures, government borrowing fell by more than expected to £4.8 billion in October thanks to record for tax revenues for the month.

Chancellor Philip Hammond is set to announce £400m of funding for a new Digital Infrastructure Investment Fund.

Oxford County Council is considering a controversial levy on workplace car parking in an attempt to cut road congestion.

The government has announced it has dropped plans to force higher-earning social housing tenants to pay more in rent.

Luton Borough Council has been forced to relocate homeless tenants after the units were bought by Stef & Phillips and the charges raised by thousands of pounds.

The Aberdeen City Region Deal has been launched with the official signing of the £250 million agreement.
The 10-year deal is designed to act as a catalyst for economic growth and diversification, with partners announcing that estimates suggest the Aberdeen City Region Deal’s total value could be up to £826 million once private sector and other investment is factored in.

A new report has shown that 94 per cent of social housing providers believe that the government’s housing policy needs to be improved.
The Changing Landscape for Social Housing surveyed 100 senior decision makers in social housing providers and highlighted policies such as Right to Buy as leaving communities at risk.
Conducted by Civica, the Charted Institute of Housing (CIH) and Solace, the survey also found that 65 per cent want central housing policy to focus on a broader range of tenures beyond home ownership.

Cardiff Council cabinet is expected to hear progress proposals for an £8 billion tidal lagoon in Cardiff Bay.

Chancellor Philip Hammond has been urged to prioritise transport links in the region as part of his upcoming Autumn Statement.