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The importance of managing the UK government estate
A spokesperson for the Office of Government Property (OGP) details the importance of managing the government estate and smart working
Government policy: University Consortium provides behavioural insights
The Behavioural Science Consortium supplies expertise that benefits government policy and services via their Behavioural Insights Framework, as this joint article from Sheffield Hallam University & The University of Manchester reveals
The UK’s current housing crisis: Can your empty property portfolio provide a social dimension?
Vacant property expert, Stuart Woolgar, CEO of Global Guardians, discusses the country’s current housing crisis and the section of people who cannot buy, nor are they eligible for social housing
UK invests millions into Commonwealth Scholarship fund
The UK’s education secretary, Damian Hinds has announced today (20th April), that the Department for Education will invest £5 million to make up the £13.4 million Commonwealth Scholarship fund, which aims to improve the quality of education for many young people throughout the Commonwealth.
Brits call for more public security ahead of Royal Wedding
Over half of British residents want to see tougher public security put in place ahead of major outdoor summer events, such as the Royal Wedding, according to new research
A new security standard to protect people and places
Jaz Vilkhu, Marshalls’ Managing Director of Landscape Protection, argues that the new PAS 170 standard will offer organisations an assured product to secure against criminal threats and accidental impacts for the very first time
The impact of welfare reform on social housing tenants and housing associations
Sue Ramsden, Policy Leader for Welfare at the National Housing Federation tells us about the impact of welfare reform on social housing tenants and housing associations
The Government Transformation Strategy: One year on
Kevin Cunnington, Director General of the UK’s Government Digital Service (GDS) shares his thoughts on the progress of the Government Transformation Strategy, launched just over a year ago
Including refugees in national systems: Examples from Ethiopia
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency details the facilitation of refugees in national systems – with interesting examples from Ethiopia
Cracking down on plastic pollution
Samantha Harding, Litter Programme Director at the Campaign to Protect Rural England reveals her views on moving towards a deposit return system in the UK for bottles and cans, to crack down on plastic pollution.
Thousands of children will benefit from Heritage Schools Programme
The Department for Education has announced a £1.6 million investment into Historic England’s award-winning Heritage Schools programme. The money will allow the scheme to continue...
22 countries sign European Blockchain Partnership declaration at Digital Day 2018
The European Commission’s Digital Day 2018 has led to the signing of a Declaration to create a European Blockchain Partnership made of up 22 countries
Spend recovery services: Get what you pay for – and only pay for what...
The Crown Commercial Service (CCS), an executive agency sponsored by the UK’s Cabinet Office, reveals their work around spend recovery services
EU-Africa relations: The challenges for a renewed partnership
Dr Alex Vines OBE and Tighisti Amare from The Royal Institute of International Affairs, Chatham House discuss their views on EU-Africa relations and the challenges ahead for a renewed partnership.
Government believe technology is transforming the public sector
A recent survey conducted by Fujitsu, has revealed that 86% of civil servants are certain that technology is driving a positive change in the UK government.
Should local authorities take simple steps towards GDPR compliance?
Organisations across the UK could face huge fines if they are found to be non-compliant against new General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) which will be enforced from the 25th May.
Survey shows decline in the number of UK forecourts since 2017
A survey held by the Energy Institute (EI) concluded that the amount of forecourts in the UK has dropped slightly since the end of...
Rockford Associates: A professional firm of recovery audit specialists
Ray Dorney, Director at Rockford Associates Limited explores the work of this leading professional firm of recovery audit specialists.
Government announces new funding for immersive technologies
£33 million from the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund will support immersive technologies, with opportunities for businesses and researchers to work together
Government announces new cyber security export strategy to protect UK and allies
International Trade Secretary Dr Liam Fox launched the government’s new Cyber Security Export Strategy (Monday 26 March) to promote the UK’s world-leading expertise and strengthen defence capabilities in the UK and allied countries
