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October 12, 2020

Fragmented short-term government grants poor value for money, councils warn

Often more is spent by councils in preparing bids than they stand to receive back in grants, a new study reveals.
July 1, 2019

Age UK warns pension freedoms are letting down many older people

Many experts expressed concern that some sort of scandal related to pension freedoms may well emerge over the next few years.
June 25, 2019

Collaboration not competition key to tackling healthcare challenges, says Committee

Collaboration, rather than competition, is a better way for the NHS and the wider health and care system to respond to today's challenges, says the Health and Social Care Committee in its report on the NHS Long-Term Plan: legislative proposals.
May 31, 2019

Utilities customers overcharged by £24.1 billion due to regulator error, says Citizens Advice

Citizens Advice says regulators have allowed water, energy, broadband and telephone networks to overcharge customers by £24.1 billion over the past fifteen years.
August 25, 2018

NHS campaign group granted right to appeal in price competition case

A campaign group has been granted leave to appeal in its battle to challenge the government's decision to create Accountable Care Organisations - now called Integrated Care Providers.
July 7, 2018

NAO report on consumer protection, competition and state aid post-Brexit

The head of the National Audit Office says, "It is not an easy task pushing forward with preparations for EU exit surrounded by what ifs."
June 16, 2018

Higher education market 'not working in interests of students or taxpayers'

The Public Accounts Committee finds no evidence greater competition between providers will improve quality of education they provide.
June 12, 2018

Commons committee report reflects BMA’s concerns on integrated care

Responding to a Parliamentary Select Committe report, the BMA has advocated a collaborative NHS free from competition.
June 1, 2018

Free Schools 'fail to fulfil original purpose'

Free schools are failing to fulfil the programme’s original purpose of offering innovative and parent-led approaches to the curriculum, says a new report.
May 28, 2016

Children's mental health and neoliberalism

The Children’s Commissioner has reported that many children who need mental health support are not receiving th