Category UK, Europe

Government borrowing rose to £17.4 billion last month, marking the second highest October figure since monthly records began. The difference between public sector spending and income in October was £1.6 billion higher than the same time last year, official data…

Government officials will be sent in to oversee the running of an east London council with a history of corruption after inspectors uncovered major failings and a “toxic” culture. An inspection of Tower Hamlets found that decision-making was dominated by…