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The Independent Revenues and Benefits Discussion Group on 22 September 2025 centred on the High Court’s decision to quash Trafford Council’s council tax reduction (CTR) scheme. While members acknowledged the unlawful process and flawed…
Read articleAt the latest Independent R&B Monday Discussion Group, chaired by Malcolm Gardner, members took a deep dive into the stubborn issue of unclaimed benefits, the challenges of Universal Credit, and the shifting dynamics of…
Read articleThe Independent Revenues & Benefits Monday Discussion Group was back on 8 September, with Malcolm Gardner welcoming everyone after the summer break. Smiles all round, though the mood paused for a moment as Malcolm…
Read articleThe Appointment and Departmental Restructure Keir Starmer’s September 2025 reshuffle, following Angela Rayner’s resignation, created one of the most significant departmental shifts of his premiership. Pat McFadden MP (Wolverhampton South East) has been appointed…
Read article1 September 2025 We’re on our summer pause, so instead of a live session this week we’ve shared the second mid-break slide pack. It’s a chance to catch up on what’s happening across revenues…
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