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Public sector innovation: Bold thinking in troubled times
Public sector innovation is vital at a time when reform, modernisation and net zero agendas pose new demands.
Bill to ban British trophy hunting to be voted on in Parliament
Several high-profile celebrities, including Dame Judi Dench, Ricky Gervais, Liam Gallagher, Kate Moss and Ed Sheeran, are urging MPs to vote for an unprecedented trophy hunting ban on March 17th.
Energy efficiency: What’s powering the UK’s energy future?
Glynn Williams, UK Country Director at Grundfos, ponders Government schemes and energy efficiency at a time of skyrocketing energy bills and a cost-of-living crisis.
The Broadband USO – is it really helping those most in need?
What is the Broadband USO implemented by the Government, and how is it supporting digital connectivity?
More than 75% of British public are against large animals in zoos
With less than two years to go until the next General Election, and with more than 75% of the British public against large animals in zoos, it is time that Parliament improves animal welfare.
UK government aid for Turkey and Syria earthquakes: how else can we help?
Following a 7.8 magnitude earthquake across Turkey and Syria, over 37,000 people have died so far. Other than UK government aid, what can we...
Where next for the Levelling Up Fund?
Tom Stannard, Chair of the Institute of Economic Development, ponders where next for the Levelling Up Fund.
Is the UK Government’s childhood obesity programme working?
How has the UK Government’s National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP), designed to tackle childhood obesity, impacted child and parent mental health?
Threat awareness and safety: an urgent need to tackle mass shootings
Mass shootings and acts of violence have become increasingly common in our society, leading to widespread fear and a growing sense of insecurity.
Brexit Day: Do people regret the decision to leave the EU?
Brexit Day was officially 31st January 2023; is the UK public still in support of the decision to leave the EU, or are some already regretting Brexit?
Local government weathering the storm: how to ensure long-term sustainability
Local governments face tough conditions when thinking about long-term sustainability; how can they succeed?
Addressing the UK’s economic crisis in the public sector
As it stands right now, it is not controversial to say that the UK is experiencing an economic crisis – but what can be done to protect the stability of its public sector?
90% of female-identifying transgender prisoners kept in male prisons
Across the UK, changes are being made to the framework policies for the allocation of transgender prisoners – most with thorough risk assessments.
Hartlepool Borough Council wants to improve citizens’ lives
2023 is already in full swing and Hartlepool Borough Council has vowed to make the health and wellbeing of its residents a top priority this year.
How to ensure big events have positive long-term impacts
Sir Thomas Hughes-Hallett analyses the economic, health, and communal benefit of big events, outlining five key principles for event organisers.
UKAS CertCheck: introducing surety into supply chains and the procurement process
The need for a robust and dependable supply chain is universal across all businesses and industries. UKAS CertCheck has the ability to introduce surety into supply chains and the procurement process.
US states lack effective hate crime legislation despite increasing hate crimes
Hate crimes in the United States have increased in frequency in recent years, however, legislation protecting victims is limited across many states.
UK donates medical supplies to civilians affected in Ukraine war
The UK is sending vital medical supplies to civilians and soldiers attacked in the Ukraine war, to help treat casualties of the Russian offensive.
Four ways real estate can help tackle the cost of living crisis
Real estate owners need to engage more with communities as price increases, poverty and crime could soon escalate into something far bigger, writes Sarah Coughlan of sustainability services company Evora Global.
Innovation in contract management with UNIT4
Sally Murdoch, the Public Sector Director at Unit4, discusses the vision for contract management in local government.
