More than half of councils in England plan service spending cuts
More than half of councils in England say they are cutting spending on services in 2023/24, with one in five admitting to planning frontline cuts the public will notice, according to a survey of council officials.
Government threatened ‘severe consequences’ if cladding deal is not reached
Three cladding companies, whose poor practices were uncovered by the Grenfell Tower incident, have been issued a severe warning by the Housing Secretary if they fail to provide a comprehensive financial package to fix unsafe buildings.