Kingsley Clarke

Every young person deserves the right to grow up in a safe and nurturing environment, with equal access to education and opportunities to discover their talents. The stark reality is that we have the unhappiest young generation on record – with young people facing unmet mental health needs, unprecedented school absences, risks of violence, exploitation and online harms.

With each passing year the case for funding reform has sharpened as structural pressures and funding gaps have become more acute. Until this year, the system seemingly evolved to divert funding away from the most deprived areas who receive the least against their assessed need. The Fair Funding Review 2.0 lays out long-awaited changes.

PROCUREMENT Links in a chain Kingsley Clarke looks at what local government teams need to know about construction SMEs’ Procurement Act readiness. By KIngsley Clarke | 29 July 2025 SHARE August will mark six months since the Procurement Act 2023's introduction. With application of the National Procurement Policy Statement (NPPS) mandatory from October, it is right that we take stock of the Act's effectiveness so far, to help steer progress in the months ahead.