Emily Twinch 03 September 2024

Fiscal devolution could lead to greater inequalities, warns IFS

Fiscal devolution could lead to greater inequalities, warns IFS image
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Devolution must come with reform of council funding allocations or it could worsen inequalities, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) think-tank has warned.

IFS associate director David Phillips told The MJ Government must reassess the spending needs of each council and how much they can raise themselves.

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