2 h. ago Council spending on homelessness accommodation up by almost a third

The latest data on council spending was published by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Politics

34 h. ago MSP slams “shocking” figures revealing the amount council are spending on social care overtime and agency staff

Responses to Freedom of Information requests from the Scottish Conservatives show that almost £400 million has been spent by councils in the last five years to plug staffing gaps.

Events

4 d. ago 'Whopping' overtime and agency bill for social care under fire as Scottish council spending revealed

Figures shows spike in spending over past five years

Economics

6 d. ago Oldham council accused of ‘irresponsible’ spending in £40m borrowing hike

Oldham council’s deputy leader hit back saying the claims are ‘misleading’.

Economics

1 week ago London council is housing 'homeless' Chagos nationals 150 miles from capital in city where rough sleepers hit record high... and local authorities 'had no idea'

A London council is housing a group of 'homeless' Chagos nationals in a block of luxury accommodation 150 miles away from the English capital, the Daily Mail can reveal.

Events

2 w. ago Welsh council spending £48,000 a week on average on temporary accommodation

More is being done to prevent people facing a housing crisis, says senior councillor

Economics

2 w. ago Falkirk council saves £8.3 million but spending still outstrips income

Falkirk Council's accounts are now ready for the annual audit and show progress in cutting spending.

Economics