What does it mean when a council declares bankruptcy?
Local governments across England are worried about their finances, and we should be too.
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More power for communities can’t just mean more power for councils
Keir Starmer's Take Back Control Bill needs to truly empower citizens.
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Bankruptcy and “overnight markets”: Essex’s council finance headache
As Thurrock admits losing £500m in risky investments, a freedom of information request highlights problems with inter-council lending.
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Labour must be radical on public service reform
Rethinking public services can rebuild trust in the state – and rebalance our economy.
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