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LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Scottish councils demand £750m social care lifeline

By William Eichler 24 October 2025

Scotland’s political leaders have been told they face a ‘defining moment’ for local services — with social care at the centre of a new call for action from the nation’s 32 councils.

FABIAN SOCIETY

Call for £1.5bn boost to care worker pay

By William Eichler 19 May 2025

A think tank has urged the Government to boost social care funding by £1.5bn to support a £2,000 pay rise for care workers.

FINANCE

Council chiefs warn Chancellor of 'devastating' financial pressures

By William Eichler 24 March 2025

Nearly three quarters of local authorities in England have warned it will be very or fairly difficult to set a balanced budget this financial year.

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