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23 Jul 2026

Burnham announces 20% cut in business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues in England

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced pubs, clubs and live music venues in England will get a 20 per cent cut in business rates from April.[more...]

23 Jul 2026

Inflation falls to 15-month low in June thanks to lower petrol prices

UK inflation dropped to 2.6 per cent in June, the lowest rate in 15 months,
as households benefitted from food and fuel prices falling.
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23 Jul 2026

Jim McMahon rejoins MHCLG

Jim McMahon has been re-appointed to the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government in a more junior role than he held previously.
Mr McMahon… [more...]

23 Jul 2026

The workforce challenges at the heart of LGR

As LGR moves forward, councils will need to put plans in place to retain experienced staff, recruit directors of statutory services delivered by upper-tier authorities and… [more...]

23 Jul 2026

District joins LGR legal action

Harlow DC is set to join a legal challenge against local government reorganisation in Essex.
Reform-led Essex CC confirmed last month that it will submit… [more...]