Local government entities are under serious financial pressure, and procurement is tasked with helping to reduce spend.
With a few months under their belts to set some plans in motion, we take a look at Labour's spending commitments and what have already allocated.
Prior to the general election, the IED asked members the question: what is your single biggest ask of the incoming government to support economic development?
As the dust settles from the change of government, Government Business explores what changes were promised by the Labour Party.
Labour have won the general election, ending 14 years of Tory rule and making Sir Keir Starmer the fifth prime minister in as many years.
How can the government make better use of data to tackle tomorrow’s challenges? Vicki Chauhan explores
With a General Election date only a few weeks away, Government Business looks at what the main political parties are pledging on a range of issues.
With a General Election date only a few weeks away, Government Business looks at what the main political parties are pledging on a range of issues.
With a General Election date only a few weeks away, Government Business looks at what the main political parties are pledging on a range of issues.
With a General Election date only a few weeks away, Government Business looks at what the main political parties are pledging on a range of issues.
What do politicians, civil servants and others need to do to tackle the issue of bullying and harassment in government?
Julie Nixon and Melanie Schwindt discuss GDPR and offer key recommendations to ensure UK companies are prepared come May next year
Jane Frost CBE, CEO of the Market Research Society (MRS) explains how market research can be used to support decision making at both a local and national level
It is currently estimated that more than 376,000 older people live in around 10,300 care homes in the UK – a population that will increase significantly over the next 20 years as the number of people in the UK aged over 85 doubles. The Care Bill, which should receive Royal Assent shortly, aims to address the scandal of pensioners selling their homes in distress to pay for care
Elaine Gibson, senior policy officer, the Institute of Payroll Professionals examines the key aspects of the Chancellor’s spending review and how they are likely to impact payroll departments
There is now a real opportunity for outsourcing to revitalise the public sector and play a leading role in improving efficiency, argues the National Outsourcing Association
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