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Breaking down England's fiscal devolution plans 04/08/2026 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.
Call for integrating council tax support into universal credit 10/03/2026 Council tax support for working-age households could be integrated into Universal Credit to simplify the system and incentivise work, says think tank.
SEND spending expected to more than double, IFS says 21/01/2026 Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) spending could more than double from 2015 to 2028, research has found.

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£34000.0000 - £54000.0000 per annum

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Recuriter: Essex County Council

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Recuriter: Essex County Council