David Goldstone to advise chancellor and chief secretary to the Treasury on ways to cut public spendingDavid Goldstone, the government’s new value for money chair, will receive a daily salary rate of £950, it has been reported.The position was announced by the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, as part of Wednesday’s budget statement. She said Goldstone, who will be in post for a year, would “help us realise the benefits from every pound of public spending”. Continue reading...