Population pressure is putting an intolerable strain on the public finances
The UK model for public-private contracts must be refined, not junked
Report says government focused on spending cuts while making contractors take on risk
Analysis of the UK prime minister’s options leaves little scope for a Brexit dividend
Raising health spending by 3-4 per cent could add up to £6bn a year
A focus on what communities need shows human connection is at the heart of progress
Political cowardice obstructs solution as the population ages and costs increase
Judicial review of Jeremy Hunt’s proposals follows campaign backed by Stephen Hawking
Former chancellor says data show his predictions are starting to come true
Outsourcers struggle with slowdown in new contracts, rises in minimum wage and council cuts
The UK needs a controlled but open system to attract investment and address shortages
Opposition Labour party highlights fall in police numbers and cuts to public services
Government says it is only planning 1% pay rises in rest of public sector
Government and staff unions poised for phased deal to end austerity restriction
The government must embrace structural reforms to make Brexit work
UK prime minister’s speech revives ‘nasty party’ warning
UK fiscal watchdog has not cut borrowing as much as economists expected
Chancellor expected to adopt a cautious approach in Spring Statement 2018
Chancellor pressed to boost NHS and education funding in Spring Statement 2018
Private provision of public services cannot survive on dogma alone
The chancellor should use this month’s Spring Statement to help public services
Improvement in public finances puts day-to-day budget into surplus
Labour’s plan for renationalisation is popular but how costly — and effective — would it be?
Politicians should admit that to keep a treasured system taxes will have to rise
ONS will examine impact of Carillion insolvency and mooted student loans changes
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