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Decarbonising the UK’s energy system and wider economy will require rapid electrification of heat, transport and industry, leading to a sharp rise in electricity demand. The National Energy System Operator’s (NESO) analysis suggests electricity demand could increase by 25-40% by the early 2030s and almost triple by 2050, reaching up to 700-785 TWh per year, compared with around 290 TWh today

Discover how to turn 2025 Budget commitments into real impact for communities. Explore delivery plans, local authority challenges, and practical solutions.

Following the significant milestone of backstop legislation in September 2024, the backlog of unissued accounts has fallen dramatically

Buses are a lifeline for many communities in the UK, but services are under threat because patronage has declined. This first episode of our podcast discusses the innovative solutions needed to solve these problems.

Driving bus franchising forwards in the North West

How we delivered a competitive procurement that secured new operators for three of TfL’s networks who would provide value for money to passengers and taxpayers.

Over successive administrations, the absence of a consistent and coordinated set of policies has constrained, delayed and/or prevented sustained investment in critical growth areas. This inconsistency has left public services and national priorities to drift, and in some cases, regress.

Explore key FRS 102 amendments including revenue recognition, lease accounting, fair value, and IFRS alignment.

Read our report for guidance on managing the risks related to accounting treatments for different financial instruments, including challenge questions.

How can giving local authorities greater fiscal autonomy complement the Government's devolution agenda? Our report discusses the potential impacts.

100 Annual Auditors' Reports (AARs) by Grant Thornton for local government bodies in England, covering the 2023/24 audit year

How we developed a robust auction and evaluation method for The Crown Estate, balancing market entry, COVID-19 impacts, and value for money for stakeholders.

Explore how a modal shift to buses can drive a sustainable, inclusive future for UK public transport through innovation, investment, and policy reform.

The key concerns in capital programmes were clear at UKREiiF2025. Find out more about viability, and the need for public sector support and systemic reform.

Find out how the council is using our CFO Insights tool to embed data into their financial planning processes and align spending with outcomes.

Selection for devolution prioritisation meant Suffolk County Council needed a partner to help them show how they would reorganise in preparation for it.