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Fiscal devolution: will mayoral authorities remain at the whim of Spending Reviews?
The government’s proposals for the sharing of local tax revenues have been hailed as a radical and yet carefully calibrated step forward for fiscal devolution.
News-in-Brief
Market demand for cash shows no sign of abating
There has been little sign of demand for cash dropping off as local authorities prepare for millions of pounds in high-needs deficit write-offs to hit their bank accounts, according to Mark Finnegan, lead treasury accountant at West Midlands Combined Authority.
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LGPS
UK Venture: a global leader in the heart of Europe
Ross Morrison, partner, primary investments at Adams Street Partners, on the UK venture market and the big opportunity for LGPS investors.
Funding
LGR clarity for five areas – but turmoil churns on elsewhere
Local government reorganisation (LGR) is to go ahead as planned in five areas – but ministerial proposals have been withdrawn in nine other parts of the country where “all options” are to remain on the table.
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