The latest session of the Independent Revenues & Benefits Discussion Group, held on 9 June 2025, offered an invaluable insight into the current state of Council Tax Reduction (CTR) schemes across the country. This week, we were fortunate to be joined by Karen Holmes from entitledto, who delivered an excellent and highly informative presentation on…
Category: Reform UK
Reform UK’s “Department of National Efficiency”: A High-Stakes Gamble in Local Government Reform
Malcolm Gardner June 2025 Reform UK’s newly launched “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) is pitched as a radical instrument to root out waste, overhaul council finances, and deploy tech-led solutions to chronic inefficiencies. Inspired by the controversial U.S. DOGE initiative under Elon Musk, the UK version aims to deliver rapid savings through forensic audits, AI…