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Council chiefs' pay 'defies logic', says GMB
More than 100 council chiefs in England were paid £150,000 and above last year, new research has found.
Brent takes on Home Office responsibilities
Councils could take over services provided by Whitehall-run agencies, in a bid to generate income.
School admission lottery 'has not benefited poor'
A controversial school admissions lottery system has failed in its aim of giving deprived children equal access to better-performing schools, new research shows.
Health officials issue stark warning on drinking
Over a quarter of the population in England is drinking at hazardous levels placing an unsustainable burden on the HNS, officials have warned.
Shoesmith given leave to appeal
The High Court has granted the former director of children’s services involved in the Baby Peter case leave to appeal.
Watchdog throws spotlight on Scottish care homes
Vulnerable children in care are being failed by Scottish councils despite £250m being spent annually on care homes, according to a watchdog.
Retailers advise on under-age sale of tobacco and alcohol
Twelve recommendations have been made to the Government by retailers on the sale of products such as alcohol and tobacco to underage people.
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Ben Page on the shrinking State and the triple crisis facing public services
" Interesting that Colin Hilton's ... "
Tony Smith, Policy Executive, Birmingham City Council
" It won't be long before the penny ... "
Arkay, East Mids
" Get rid of all these obscenely ... "
Tricky Micky Suffering Council tax Payer Blackpool
