The council debt crisis is of the government’s own making
The abolition of the Audit Commission, and the squeeze on local authority budgets, has doubled the sector's liabilities.
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We need universal access to occupational health
In the UK, 2.8 million people are off work due to sickness – businesses of all sizes must be supported…
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The missing ingredient for future growth
Poor management leads to poor productivity and economic outcomes. Here's how we can fix management culture.
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Successive Tory governments have abandoned workers
The shadow minister for business, employment rights and levelling up on Labour's plans for economic renewal.
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The case for one million new social homes
A new generation of housing would benefit everyone.
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What does the North East devolution deal mean for the region?
Labour candidate Kim McGuinness, independent Jamie Driscoll, and experts from the region discuss the largest devolution agreement to date.
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The Policy Ask with Sarah Longlands: “The ambitions of metro mayors won’t be realised without strong councils”
The chief executive of the Centre for Local Economic Strategies on building community wealth, growing up during the Troubles, and…
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Delivering decarbonisation and regional growth
A cohesive national strategy on net zero can invigorate all parts of the UK.
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