George Alagiah hosts Hackney debate on international aid
Questions asked about the effectiveness of sending cash abroad at a time of economic hardship at home
Comprehensive Spending Review
Welfare cuts could force low income residents out
Those who rely on housing and other benefits may be unable to pay their rent
Hackney Mayor speaks out over government’s Comprehensive Spending Review
Council may be forced to make ‘devastating decisions’ if the bulk of Whitehall funding cuts are made in the first year
Hackney Council responds to Comprehensive Spending Review announcement
Mayor says frontline services are safe for this financial year as 25% budget cut looms
Charities and community groups face cash squeeze
Council hopes to maintain the current level of voluntary sector funding for this financial year, whilst future plans will have to take account of the government’s spending review this month