All eyes are on how much the chancellor will cut in his Spending Review. But maximising income from tax revenues is just as important, argues Richard Murphy
Latest economic figures have shown a marked decline growth in the third quarter of 2010, with the onset of government austerity measures cited as a factor in slowing the economic recovery
The chancellor's statement on October 20 has been billed as a Spending Review like no other, with 25% cuts expected across most departments. But the full impact will only be understood
years down...
The government programme to find work for unemployed people is in jeopardy because there are not enough available jobs, the Institute for Public Policy Research has said
New Labour leader Ed Miliband today signalled his support for halving the public deficit within four years and promised not to oppose all the coalition’s cuts
The government today confirmed that there would be no revaluation of council tax bands in England during the current Parliament, prompting criticism that the levy is becoming discredited
Not all cuts have to be bad, sometimes you can get more for less – and that’s particularly the case with procurement, argues Paul O'Brien. Some councils have already found new ways
to make the most...
David Cameron's Big Society could radically change the way services are delivered, and help councils empower communities. But the bad news for the chancellor is that it's unlikely to save much money...
The economy will grow at a slower pace than previously expected in 2011 because of measures taken in the June emergency Budget, business leaders have said
Establishing the Office for Budget Responsibility was a 'risky' move, MPs said today, and its reputation will stand or fall on its independence from the Treasury
Council leaders warned the government today that a combination of grant cuts and increasing demand for services could leave them with a funding gap of up to £20bn a year by 2014/15
The Unite union has told Prime Minister David Cameron that councils have already axed vital services such as meals on wheels and social care provision for elderly people as they prepare for spending...
Opponents of the government's spending cuts must marshal an intellectual case for an alternative, the general secretary of the Trades Union Congress said today
The Welsh Local Government Association has warned that the public sector cuts to be announced next month put Wales at greater risk of returning to recession.
Social housing provider Lovell has paid £28m to acquire the majority of Connaught Partnerships' social housing contracts and assets, it was announced today
