Swindon Council defends against ‘damning’ Ofsted report
Swindon Council has responded to an open Ofsted letter which criticised the ‘poor performance’ of the city’s schools, claiming it did not recognise the claims.
A report from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has warned that over 20 per cent of UK business leaders believe their employees had been forced to reduce their hours as a result of the high costs of childcare.
Government funding totalling £18 million is being offered to councils in England to speed up building of up to 800,000 new homes on large developments.
Liverpool Council considers 10 per cent council tax rise
Liverpool City Council is considering a move to increase council tax by 10 per cent in order to fund adult social care and children’s services, following cuts to its budget.
