NHS FIGHT AGAINST FRAUD RELEASES FUNDS FOR PATIENT CARE
Counter fraud measures in the National Health Service have meant an extra 811 million pounds has been availabe to spend on patient care in the last seven years, according to new figures published as the man who has headed the service’s fight against fraud announced that he was leaving his post
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COUNCILS WELCOME NEW POWERS FOR TENANTS
Local authority leaders have welcomed the news that people living on council housing estates are to be able to apply for anti-social behaviour orders to tackle problems in their own communities. The new powers were announced alongside the investment of 485 million pounds to update run-down homes.
A survey by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy reveals that nearly 4 in 10 councils believe efficiency savings have enabled them to limit increases in council tax bills. The findings also show that the vast majority of councils feel that the savings realised have not had a detrimental effect on local services.The research also reveals that only a quarter of councils are in favour of local government reorganisation for their authority.
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