Croydon Council pays £726/hour to agency consultant

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council faces criticism as its agency staffing bill reveals a £726-per-hour consultant hire, raising concerns over spending and public accountability. With spending on agency staff last year reaching an astounding £53.4 million, the serious concerns expressed

TfL pays 843 workers for union roles, costs soar

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – TfL’s union duty bill surged to £9.2m this year for 843 staff, fuelling criticism of Labour leadership as service cuts and strikes continue. As reported by The Standard, Transport for London paid £9.2m to staff carrying out