Housing and local government officials have responded angrily to the government's decision to slash funding for vulnerable housing tenants by £105m, warning of 'potentially disastrous' consequences...
A-level students have again achieved record numbers of passes and top grades, triggering the ritual accusations of falling educational standards and 'dumbed down' examinations from critics.
The poor quality of financial management across local government and police, fire and health services is a cause for concern, the Audit Commission's annual report reveals this week.
The total value of government assets to be sold off in the next six years may exceed Gordon Brown's £30bn target, the man charged with finding the savings has told Public Finance .
Whitehall is to devolve decision-making to local authorities in nine pilot areas from next year in the first tangible example of the government's commitment to localism.
Whitehall's ability to deliver £21.5bn-worth of savings targeted in Sir Peter Gershon's efficiency review came under renewed doubt this week following a damning report on public sector procurement.
Council leaders claimed this week that major reform of the local government finance system could be 'kicked into the long grass' as ministers announced a further inquiry after the 15-month Balance of...
Local authorities' role as providers of social care could be marginalised under proposals being considered by social services minister Stephen Ladyman.
The theft of prison officers' addresses in an alleged IRA spying operation at Stormont has cost at least £30m, Northern Ireland Finance Minister Ian Pearson has announced.
Shadow chancellor Oliver Letwin has dismissed as 'absurd' claims that measurements of Whitehall productivity can be changed to reflect accurately 'value added' improvements in services.
CIPFA announced this week that it is undertaking exploratory talks on a possible merger with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and the Chartered Institute of...
The six authorities capped by local government minister Nick Raynsford were angrily preparing to issue new council tax bills this week after their appeals were turned down.
After weeks of departmental horse-trading and fevered speculation, Gordon Brown has unveiled his Spending Review and it contained plenty of eye-catching, some would say eye-watering, announcements.
Gordon Brown unveiled his Spending Review this week and immediately unleashed another battle over council tax, as town hall leaders said their allocation would force up bills next year.
The Conservatives would scrap both Best Value and the Comprehensive Performance Assessment system for councils, but have reached no decision on what they would put in their place.
