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New law to create school uniform costs more affordable
A new law has been passed that will require schools to follow new statutory assistance with uniform costs, instructing them ... -
Improve banking services for local councils, says NALC
The National Association of Local Councils has pressed UK Finance, the trade association for banks, and its member banks to ... -
Nurseries held in the dark over key funding decisions
A new survey has revealed that over a third of Maintained Nursery Schools are cutting staffing and services to balance ... -
Levelling Up White Paper should let country devolve
The Localis think tank has argued that ministers must seize the chance of its Levelling Up White Paper to make ... -
Government spending with SMEs keeps rising
The latest procurement figures for 2021/20 show that across government £15.5 billion was paid to small and medium sized businesses ... -
New funding to tackle loneliness announced
More than 840 charities, community groups and grassroots organisations tackling social isolation have obtained a share of £4 million to ... -
MPs support greater powers and funding for councils
The Municipality Association is urging the federal government to make use of the Queen’s Speech to create forward ‘turbo-charged’ proposals ... -
Strengthen partnerships with charities to provide public services
The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy has stated that there are 3 ways local authorities supports greater involvement ... -
End the requirement for food banks permanently, says Trussell Trust
The Trussell Trust is looking for government at all levels to invest in working to end the need for food ... -
Infrastructure decisions need long-term projections
The Commercial infrastructure Commission has said the government should maintain paying for trains and buses, even though its usage has ...
