Breaking down England's fiscal devolution plans
David Phillips of the IFS tells LocalGov why England's regional finance reforms are modest by global comparison and what ministers still need to get right.
Conservatives call for reduced affordable housing targets
07/10/2025 Shadow housing secretary Sir James Cleverly has suggested affordable housing targets for new developments should be dropped. |
Burnham calls for ‘wealth tax’ on expensive properties
07/10/2025 Westminster has ‘completely failed’ on social care and council tax, Andy Burnham reportedly told a fringe event at the Conservative Party conference. |
Conservatives pledge to scrap business rates for high street shops
07/10/2025 The Conservatives have promised to abolish business rates for high street shops and pubs if they win the next general election. |
Gove attacks four-day week 'nonsense' in conference speech
03/10/2023 Local government secretary Michael Gove delivered a speech to the Conservative Party Conference light on new policies and laden with election slogans. |
Johnson vows to ‘get care done’
06/10/2021 The Prime Minister delivered a speech peppered with quips but short on announcements at the Conservative Party Conference. |
Javid promises devolution White Paper
30/09/2019 A new White Paper to more powers to local areas was announced in the Chancellor’s speech to the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester today. |
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Johnson calls for ‘overdue’ fiscal devolution for councils
02/10/2018 Boris Johnson has called for ‘long overdue’ fiscal devolution for local government saying it will help them fund services and encourage more housebuilding. |
