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Suffolk councillors divided over lifting two-child benefit cap

County councillors have passed a motion criticising Government budget measures, including the lifting of the controversial two-child benefit cap, despite a former Ipswich MP dismissing it as "party political grandstanding".

15 December, 2025

João Santos

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Oliver Rouane-Williams

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Suffolk gets £26.8m bus boost but details remain unclear

Suffolk has secured a significant funding increase for its bus network – more than doubling from £11.6 million over the past three years to £26.8 million over the next three. But the county council cannot yet guarantee service continuations, confirm fare reductions, or specify how many electric buses will be purchased.

10 December, 2025

Matt Stott

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Suffolk County Council approves single authority plan amid fierce opposition

Suffolk County Council has approved its plan to create a single unitary authority for the county, despite a heated debate that exposed deep divisions over the future of local democracy in Suffolk.

17 September, 2025

João Santos

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Oliver Rouane-Williams

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