Government

Modern slavery referrals by councils 'spiral'

Interserve handed £660m of contracts before going into administration

Birmingham council and union ‘welcome’ end to refuse dispute

Around 15,000 patients with neurological conditions ‘let down’ by care system

Tenants vulnerable to 'revenge evictions', campaigners warn

Progress on qualification and skill levels must be made ahead of Brexit

Children missing out on ‘vital emergency support’ due to cuts

Councils receive over £9m to clean high streets

Ombudsman publishes guide for handling social care complaints

Council chiefs criticise £10m ‘brand revamp’ of youth initiative

Outsourcing giant faces ‘crunch vote’

Stevenage BC signs ‘major’ development deal worth £350m

Edinburgh tram extension gets green light

Councils fear Swansea construction giant could be 'Welsh Carillion'

One in five local bodies failing to safeguard value, MPs warn