What does it take to be a public sector leader in contemporary Britain?
Jody Goldsworthy, Senior Partner, GatenbySanderson outlines the ever-changing role of the public sector leader and what it entails...
The UK is facing an unprecedented period...
An integrated approach to climate change
Floriane Cappelletti and David Donnerer from the Covenant of Mayors Office outline how the organisation will play a key role in achieving the EU’s...
Labour says it will replace any funding shortfalls caused by Brexit
Labour has committed to replace regional funding lost as a result of leaving the EU, it has emerged…
A multi-billion pound commitment has been made...
Sandwell Council issues £13k school term time holiday fines
Parents have been fined a total of £13,000 by Sandwell Council for taking their children out of school during term time
New figures have revealed...
Brain disorders and the burden of diseases
Frédéric Destrebecq, Executive Director, and Vinciane Quoidbach, Public Health and Policy Project Manager at the European Brain Council, explain the socio-economic impact of interventions...
Call for the government to review the smart meter programme
The Institute of Directors has called for the government to review the smart meter programme amidst concerns the scheme is not performing…
According to a...
Placing education, research and innovation at the heart of Ireland
Dr. Ana Terrés, Director of Research Support at Dublin City University (DCU), looks at how DCU innovates for societal impact and contributes to...
Clear and credible plan needed for digital health
According to a new briefing published by The Kings’ Fund, government minister's and NHS leaders should have a definitive plan for digital health…
The briefing...
Supporting young research talent in Norway
Anne Kjersti Fahlvik, Executive Director of Innovation at the Research Council of Norway talks to Editor Laura Evans about the importance of supporting young...
How to get the most out of a lean six sigma training provider
Andy Slaney, Principal Consultant at BSI Group highlights some of the key things to ask your prospective lean six sigma (business improvement techniques) training...
£46m spent on pay public sector staff suspended on full pay
According to a new investigation by ITV’s Tonight programme, at least £46m of taxpayer’s money has been spent on public sector staff suspended on...
Waste crime costs England £1 billion a year
Environment Agency chief Sir James Bevan says waste crime costs England £1 billion a year while offering huge profits for criminals…
According to the head...
£4m boost to volunteering among over 50s
Three new grants totally £4m have been announced to boost volunteering opportunities among the over 50s…
The Office for Civil Society and Nesta have today...
More free childcare would threaten nursery schools
Government plans to offer 30 hours free childcare per week could threaten nursery schools throughout England, say teaching union NAHT
A teaching union has warned...
Investing in urban mobility
Benedicte Swennen, urban mobility and cities policy officer at the European Cyclists’ Federation outlines how mobility habits are shifting throughout Europe
The growth of cars...
European Commission agrees on new approach to roaming charges
The European Commission today discussed a revised draft of rules needed to avoid abuses at the end of roaming charges in time for June...
PM pledges UK support to help tackle migration crisis
The Prime Minister has demonstrated at President Obama’s Refugee Summit in New York, how the UK is leading the international response to mass migration...
Encouraging communities to get healthy
Beki Cadd and Stephanie Bradbeer from Action PR highlight the importance of increasing leisure participation amongst disengaged groups within communities…
According to statistics from Sport...
Global pledge to eradicate drug-resistant infections
A landmark declaration is to be signed by the 193 countries of the United Nations to stamp out drug-resistant infections or “superbugs”…
Experts say, the...
County Council plans to develop more sustainable energy
According to new plans by West Sussex County Council, local communities are to benefit from more sustainable energy being produced in the area…
The new...
