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The importance of smarter working practices in government
MF Warrender of Open Access Government explores the importance of smarter working practices across government
Established in 2010, The Government Property Unit (GPU) works with...
Rise of the robots in the public sector
Paul Tomlinson, CEO of IEG4, argues that the public sector stands to benefit most from Artificial Intelligence
A government report published last month: “Growing the...
Government could save £10m by sharing phone contracts according to The Public Purse
The Public Purse has claimed this week; that the public sector could save over £10 million pounds in this year’s budget within the next 12...
Rationalising the UK government estate through the Government Property Unit
The Government Property Unit aims to streamline the public-sector estate and generate better value for money from its assets, as OAG discovers
The Government Property...
Offering Certainty in an Uncertain World – The future of Agile in Government Services
It’s hard to be Agile in Government. Within an elected government delivery is expected to mirror a published manifesto. Do something different, and the words ‘U-turn’ threaten within the corridors of power.
How can a Service Desk improve Government?
Dave Aspindle, Head of Public Sector at Littlefish explains how getting the Service Desk right can dramatically improve the government’s efficiency.
It goes without saying,...
The UK has 48 hours to agree to a potential Brexit deal so talks...
Michel Barnier has told EU member states that the UK has 48 hours to agree to a potential Brexit deal in order for negotiations to continue
Green jobs, bilingualism, and youth: A winning combination
A group of experts from Fédération de la jeunesse Canadienne-française lift the lid on English and French linguistic minorities and bilingualism in Canada
The outlook of the Finnish economy
Finland’s Ministry of Finance lifts the lid on the current phase of rapid growth of the Finnish economy and their expectations for the same in 2018
May comes closer to a Brexit deal, but Irish border remains a sticking point
Theresa May is in Brussels and is said to be getting closer to a Brexit deal but talks on the status of Northern Ireland have not progressed
A renewed relationship with Indigenous peoples and Indigenous affairs
In this article, Minister Carolyn Bennett details her key priorities concerning the advancement of Indigenous Affairs in Canada
Welcome to the era of open government
Director, Policy & Community at BCS David Evans provides an expert insight into the world of open government digital services
Why the EU Single Market has still not reached its full potential
Marco Hafner shares his insights into why the EU Single Market has still not yet reached its full potential and where it can go in the future
Searching for the silver bullet: towards a more effective Security Union
European Commissioner for the Security Union, Julian King underlines the role of the EU and national governments in keeping citizens safe
Independent review ordered into immigration centre abuse
G4S has ordered an independent review into alleged immigration centre abuse as reports emerge of staff 'mocking and assaulting' detainees
Promoting the issues affecting Canadian Youth
Jonathan Miles from Open Access Government profiles the work the Minister of Canadian Heritage and what she does for Candian youth
Diversity in the neighbourhood drives support for a generous asylum policy
Dr Gideon Bolt at Utrecht University shares his expert perspective on attitudes towards asylum policy in Europe
Theresa May holds in-cabinet talks on looming Brexit ‘divorce’ bill
Theresa May is due to hold in-cabinet talks on the state of Brexit negotiations with the EU as the 'divorce bill' halts progress
Understanding the rich history of life in America
Deborah Thomas from Library of Congress reveals the astonishing resource created by The National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP) and what it reveals about everyday life in America
Crime, terrorist threat, and inappropriate public behaviour
Anton Pieterse, Managing Director of physical security equipment provider Safetell specialising in counter-terror solutions, comments on terrorist threat
