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Renovation
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

No shops, no schools': homes in England built without basic amenities

Thousands of homes in England lack necessary community infrastructure, leaving families without access to essential services.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Free childcare crisis as surge in demand leaves Labour with funding black hole

Childcare sector faces collapse risk due to surging demand and financial peril from government funding.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Reeves must raise taxes, charge for NHS or ditch pensions triple lock, warns IMF

The world’s most important financial watchdog has warned that Chancellor Rachel Reeves will likely break a key party manifesto pledge by hiking taxes or cutting public services.
UK news
fromThe South African
6 days ago

Home Affairs office closed after irate client BITES staff member

A Department of Home Affairs employee in Paarl was bitten and assaulted by a male client who became aggressive over document submission, resulting in the office's closure.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Use offices or lose them, Welsh government staff told

Office attendance by Welsh government staff averaged only 16% in March, prompting a re-evaluation of the necessity for office spaces.
#artificial-intelligence
#uk-government
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Efforts to shrink Social Security's phone wait times are putting a strain elsewhere

They are in a deep hole of their own creation on staffing and so you just don't have enough people to go around to serve the public.
US politics
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

From scrapping Ofwat to mandatory meters what does the water review recommend?

A comprehensive review in the UK recommends a complete overhaul of the water regulation system to improve standards and accountability.
fromFast Company
1 week ago

What if transportation were treated like a phone plan?

Transportation can be affordable or even 'free' if we rethink the assumptions baked into our infrastructure and business models.
Alternative transportation
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Climate groups call for UK wealth tax to make super-rich fund sustainable economy

The Pay Up campaign, backed by over 20 civil society groups, calls for wealth taxes to avoid burdening the poor while transitioning to a sustainable economy.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

English water firm doubles CEO's pay despite elevated concern' over finances

Despite concerns from regulators regarding its financial situation, Affinity Water has doubled the pay of its chief executive, Keith Haslett, to 1.6 million for the 2024-25 financial year, up from 709,000 the prior year.
UK politics
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Toronto needs to do better on snow clearing, city manager says after review finds 'significant' gaps | CBC News

Toronto's response to winter storms must improve significantly after a review revealed major shortcomings.
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago

Meta and Alan Turing Institute back open source AI fellowship | Computer Weekly

The government is initiating a $1m fellowship grant for open source AI development in public services.
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 weeks ago

Oxfordshire County Council completes GigaHubs project | Computer Weekly

Oxfordshire County Council has successfully fulfilled its GigaHubs initiative to enhance digital connectivity across 192 of the county's rural and public service sites.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Young people in England's coastal towns three times more likely to have a mental health condition

Young people living in the most deprived stretches of England's coastline are three times more likely to be living with an undiagnosed mental health condition than their peers inland.
Mental health
#reform-uk
Digital life
fromBusiness Matters
4 weeks ago

Technological Innovation: How are Greece and the UK Leading the Way?

Countries are increasingly leveraging advanced technology to enhance government efficiency and encourage private sector innovation.
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

Haiti's gangs have 'near-total control' of the capital, U.N. says

Haiti's gangs control 90% of Port-au-Prince, disrupting public services and trade.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Households to receive up to 2,000 in compensation for water failures

Households in England will receive increased compensation for water service failures as part of new government reforms.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Berkeley council adopts balanced budget in split vote

The Berkeley Council adopted a balanced budget but faces ongoing financial challenges due to a $20 million structural deficit.
fromCommon Dreams
1 month ago

Why Mamdani Is Right About City-Run Grocery Stores | Common Dreams

Political change in New York City shows a shift towards public provision, highlighting the urgent need for improved food access.
#budgeting
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

City Council unanimously approves $116 billion budget that moves away from cuts, expands spending on services | amNewYork

City Council passed a $116 billion budget, focusing on increased investments in vital city services and programs.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

If Britain is broken, what is to blame big money and big tech, or graffiti on your train? | Tom Whyman

Britain is characterized by an overwhelming sense of disarray, where everyday essentials become increasingly expensive while public services falter, leaving citizens frustrated.
London politics
from48 hills
1 month ago

Behind the late-night budget deal - 48 hills

Under the circumstances there are no good options.
US politics
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Satellite data to drive innovation in UK public services | Computer Weekly

The UK Space Agency has funded five projects to utilize satellite data for enhancing public services, with an emphasis on safety and efficiency.
#san-francisco
from48 hills
1 month ago
San Francisco

Supes approve measure calling for local taxes on the very rich; news media doesn't notice - 48 hills

San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

SF City Hall Faces First Major Layoffs In 15 Years as Mayor Lurie Proposes Cutting 1,400 Jobs

Mayor Lurie plans significant job cuts to address San Francisco's budget deficit, targeting many unfilled positions.
from48 hills
1 month ago
San Francisco

Supes approve measure calling for local taxes on the very rich; news media doesn't notice - 48 hills

San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Hundreds gather to protest San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie's proposed budget cuts

Protesters rallied against proposed service and job cuts in Mayor Lurie's budget, citing anger over potential impacts on city employees and services.
fromsfist.com
2 months ago
San Francisco

SF City Hall Faces First Major Layoffs In 15 Years as Mayor Lurie Proposes Cutting 1,400 Jobs

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Overblown infrastructure projects damage lives and imperil democracy. Why is Britain addicted to them? | George Monbiot

Infrastructure projects are prioritized based on profitability for corporations and political visibility, often neglecting smaller but essential community needs.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Getting Around Is Getting More Expensive -- Especially in These States

Transportation spending in the U.S. reached $616.6 billion in 2023, indicating a growing economic trend.
Per capita transportation spending varies significantly by state, underscoring diverse economic conditions.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Let non-doms pay 250,000 and avoid UK tax, says Farage

Reform UK proposes a £250,000 fee for non-doms to avoid UK taxes while funding low-income support.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Allo la France review romance of French phone booths exposes funding cuts to rural services

Devigne's documentary highlights the decline of public amenities in France through the lens of the last telephone box, linking nostalgia to contemporary issues.
#juneteenth
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Santa Clara balances budget, restores rainy day funds - San Jose Spotlight

"The goal is to create additional capacity to fund services, infrastructure and other needs that aren't included in this budget," Lee said at the meeting.
San Francisco
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

EHRC urged to extend consultation on post-supreme court ruling gender guidance

Charities urge the equalities watchdog to extend the consultation period to ensure proper engagement and robust guidance on the Supreme Court gender ruling.
fromMission Local
1 month ago

Tenderloin residents want S.F. to put $4M into neighborhood 'action plan'

The San Francisco Tenderloin seeks $4 million over three years for participatory community projects aimed at improving housing and services.
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

These DMV services will soon be available in Coral Gables. It's a 'major step'

For the first time in history, the Miami-Dade Tax Collector's Office will open a permanent location in the City of Coral Gables.
Miami food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Poorest to benefit from Reeves's spending but tax rises likely, says thinktank

The Resolution Foundation warned that Reeves could be forced into further tax increases to maintain higher levels of spending, emphasizing the need for fiscal caution.
UK politics
#rachel-reeves
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

NHS, houses, nuclear submarines: Labour sets out its spending plans - podcast

Rachel Reeves aims to address government criticism while managing tight spending reviews, balancing support for key sectors against potential pressures on public services.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Rachel Reeves must think big to fund Labour's battle-ready' Britain. Tweaks and tinkering won't do | Polly Toynbee

Rachel Reeves faces considerable pressure with her upcoming spending review amid public service needs and perceptions of austerity.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Rachel Reeves must think big to fund Labour's battle-ready' Britain. Tweaks and tinkering won't do | Polly Toynbee

Rachel Reeves faces considerable pressure with her upcoming spending review amid public service needs and perceptions of austerity.
#budget-cuts
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Labour promised people we would rebuild Britain and that's what we're doing | Keir Starmer

The government is focused on rebuilding Britain with economic stability, community investment, and social equity.
#government-spending
#spending-review
SF LGBT
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Los Gatos approves budget for upcoming fiscal year

Town budget passed with measures to boost revenue and limit expenditures, yet a future structural deficit looms.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Los Gatos approves budget for upcoming fiscal year

'The budget is legally balanced, but the town has a structural imbalance which will grow if not addressed,' Constantin said.
SF LGBT
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Starmer says he could go on all morning' - in afternoon PMQs speech

Starmer highlights Labour's achievements amid government challenges in PMQs.
Chancellor Reeves promises economic growth with significant public service investments.
London politics
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

Major Southeastern cuts have been partially reversed - but more needs to be done

Transport changes have greatly impacted Bexleyheath & Crayford, complicating daily life for residents, including work commutes and access to essential services.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Labour's spending review five key charts underpinning spending to reboot the economy

Rachel Reeves will unveil a spending review emphasizing security and public services, crucial for the UK economy's revival.
fromThe Globe and Mail
1 month ago

Ottawa far from achieving goal to cut underused office space, Auditor-General says

The federal government has made little progress in getting rid of underused office space and must do more to halve its portfolio over the next decade.
Canada news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Rachel Reeves needs to make 5bn cuts' to balance books after spending review

The revelation comes after the Treasury was forced to impose a squeezed budget on the Home Office after a row over the settlement, impacting key services.
UK politics
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago

Thousands of homes across east London left with no water

Thousands of east London homes are without water, with Thames Water investigating and working to restore supply by midday.
NYC startup
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The U.S. government is burning. Let's save what we can

The Trump administration's first months caused unprecedented damage to federal agencies and programs, necessitating a collaborative public response.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Digital ID cards would be good for Britain and a secret weapon for Labour against Reform | Polly Toynbee

A universal digital ID system could streamline access to public services and enhance citizen control over personal data.
#journalism
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK politics

Reeves hits back at spending review critics claiming my choices are Labour choices'

The Independent is committed to delivering quality journalism accessible to all, highlighting critical social issues.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK politics

Britain facing cuts after Reeves rules out tax raid

The Independent prioritizes accessible journalism on pressing issues without paywalls, aiming to cover developing stories effectively.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Police must 'do their bit' on funding, minister warns

The government emphasizes the need for police to adapt to changes amidst budget pressures caused by a Spending Review.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Huge anti-austerity march to take place though central London

Thousands of London protestors unite against austerity measures, highlighting their impact on the poorest and demanding increased public funding.
UK politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Thousands to march on Whitehall in protest over spending cuts and welfare reform

Thousands to rally against government spending cuts and welfare reforms perceived to harm society's poorest.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

AG Rob Bonta promises to crack down on copper wire thefts plaguing CA

California Attorney General Rob Bonta is intensifying efforts to combat rising copper wire theft and assist local jurisdictions in addressing the issue.
Left-wing politics
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Video. Protesters urge reform as Argentina considers welfare emergency bill

Lawmakers debate a welfare emergency bill amid public demand for better access to essential services affected by austerity measures.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Thames Water nationalisation not the answer' says minister after rescue bid fails

The government's refusal to nationalize Thames Water is rooted in concerns over public funding for essential services.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

After Elon Musk's Federal Chainsaw, What Comes Next for Labor?

Elon Musk's actions have caused political and financial ramifications, affecting federal workers and programs.
fromThe Local France
1 year ago

How much tax can you expect to pay in France in 2025?

France is a high tax country but offers extensive public services funded by these taxes.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

This is what Britain really needs to defend itself and it doesn't include spending billions on arms | Karen Bell

The UK strategic defence review emphasizes increased military spending while neglecting vital public service funding.
Investment in essential sectors is more crucial for national resilience than military expenditures.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

Five Erith and Thamesmead schools to receive urgent repairs

The Labour government is investing £470 million to improve school conditions and safety across the UK.
Five schools in Erith and Thamesmead will receive crucial repairs and improvements.
Alternative transportation
fromAustin Monitor
1 month ago

Austin Resource Recovery expands waste services and reuse programs - Austin Monitor

Austin Resource Recovery has switched to on-demand bulk pickups, enhancing waste collection services and promoting cleaner neighborhoods.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Reeves told it is impossible to invest in growth, public services and net zero'

The government has pledged to increase defence spending to 2.5 percent of GDP within the next two years.
UK politics
Data science
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Helping DOGE break down data silos

Federal agencies must improve data access and collaboration to enhance citizen services and decision-making processes.
Isolated data systems hinder effective analysis and result in resource duplication.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

London council under fire as school crossing 'lollipop' patrols are axed

Parents at Cypress Primary have shared their concerns with me about the proposed cuts to their lollipop man, and they are rightly concerned that this will have an impact on their children's safety.
NYC parents
NYC politics
from48 hills
2 months ago

Could a New York mayoral candidate have a solution to SF, state budget crisis? - 48 hills

Mayor Lurie and Gov. Newsom face labor opposition as budget cuts threaten essential services and potential layoffs.
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Great News From Congress: Another Democrat Has Gotten a Book Contract!

"The air traffic control system at Newark airport, in Booker's own state, is evidently running on two tin cans and a piece of string that broke in 1993."
US politics
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