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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.
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How putting LGR on a solid legal footing has presented ‘real financial challenges’ for councils
Local government reorganisation (LGR) decisions were likely withdrawn anywhere a judicial review challenge had been launched, a legal expert has told Room151, with the government’s pause and review driven by the need to put the process on a sound legal footing.
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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.
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‘Radical and carefully designed’: but will fiscal devolution do enough to promote growth?
The government’s plans for fiscal devolution are both radical and carefully designed to dodge pitfalls, according to Thomas Pope, chief economist at the Institute for Government.
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