Housing benefits still won’t keep up with skyrocketing rents
Despite what Jeremy Hunt said in his Autumn Statement, reforms to the Local Housing Allowance don’t go anywhere near far…
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The Policy Ask with Ryan Wain: “Democracy is under threat – it’s becoming introspective”
The executive director of politics, insight and engagement at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change on the Great Man…
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Council bankruptcy tracker: authorities under increasing financial strain
Six local authorities have declared bankruptcy since 2021. Spotlight looks at the financial situation at English councils.
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What does it mean when a council declares itself bankrupt?
Local governments across England are worried about their finances, and we should be too.
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The manufacturing sector is a vital part of the green transition
Driving economic growth, levelling up the country and reaching net zero are all interdependent.
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Louise Casey: The Tories are done – and they need to go away for a while
The social policy fixer on the perils of "initiativitis" and how Labour can deliver in government.
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Finances should not constrain Labour’s ambition on childcare
Childcare reform holds the key to unlocking progress of several of Keir Starmer's five missions.
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Labour must be unashamedly pro-business and pro-worker
Delivering economic growth and prosperity means working in partnership.
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