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From health to trademarks to property ownership, authorities are rapidly changing how they operate
The UK government needs to set out a framework for funding spending
Move risks ‘throwing away the benefits’ of using private sector for services such as waste collection
Defence contractor says the prospect of a deal has ‘no strategic merit’
Homeless shelters and food banks among services provided by faith-based organisations
Chancellor has predicted borrowing this year will fall to lowest since 2002
Chancellor warns UK’s economic progress is imperilled by a no-deal exit
Chancellor suggests softening stance may be only way to end impasse and unlock £26bn dividend
The chancellor is due to bask in improved public finances, but Brexit will loom large
The chancellor’s Spring Statement must address the effects of the austerity years
Increased spending to boost public services on offer if Brexit deal approved by MPs
Ofwat chairman warns more intense oversight is needed to get industry back on even keel
Freedom of information should cover the outsourcing companies who provide public services
Fewer competitive tenders raises concerns over corruption and value for taxpayers
Biggest ever mental health investment included in programme
It is too soon to write off Britain’s clown prince of conservatism
When Conservatives try to compete on public spending they can only lose
The UK’s deficit has stabilised but the debt burden remains dangerously high
The appalling human impact of the Tory agenda should be reversed as soon as possible
Funding public services and managing expectations is one of our greatest challenges
Supporters and opponents should take Theresa May’s speech as a statement of intent
Emergency committee convenes after alarm is raised over private contractor
Philip Hammond’s suggestion has more logic to it than a ‘Brexit dividend’
Proposals make it more expensive to hire doctors, nurses, teachers and soldiers
The good news is real, but insufficient to fund quality public services
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