Sue Robb of 4Children talks to Julie Laughton and Alison Britton from the Department for Education about the role of childminders in delivering the 30 hours free entitlement.
A mix of regulation, economic incentives and engagement with the investment community are needed to facilitate a fairer future green economy, writes Jeffrey Matsu
CIPFA CEO Rob Whiteman provides a breakdown of the local government financial picture heading into 2021/22
Rob Whiteman discusses why it is important for local authorities to employ good management of their limited resources
Philip Hammond has delivered his second Budget as Chancellor. Government Business provides a summary of the key points of his speech.
Cllr Philip Atkins explains why the upcoming Budget is an opportunity to empower counties to boost economic growth
Simon Goldie, head of Asset Finance at the Finance & Leasing Association, provides his advice on finance agreements
The challenging issue of collecting debts in the public sector requires more clarity, says Sean Feast, Managing Editor of Credit Management magazine, and the Chartered Institute of Credit Management.
For many years, UK public services have faced the twin challenges of greater demand and tight budgets. Simon Goldie of the Finance & Leasing Association explores the situation
Karen Thompson, of The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals, looks at the year ahead and acknowledges notable industry developments that are lingering on the horizon
The PAYE RTI automatic penalty regime came into force for large employers late last year, but the first penalty notices will only be issued this January. Samantha Mann, senior policy & research officer at the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals, discusses the changes and how to avoid such fines
A new group has been set up to pioneer Integrated Reporting across different types of public sector organisations to help demonstrate its application and share experience. CIPFA’s technical manager John Maddocks reports
Chancellor George Osborne’s 2014 Budget included significant changes to company car tax over the next five financial years. Damian James, ACFO Chairman, summarises the points of interest for fleets
Government departments need to follow stricter guidelines in their budget forecasts, argues Tom McBride of the National Audit Office (NAO) in an analysis of a recent report
Despite the government’s efforts, cases of fraud and error continue to cost the taxpayer billions. A recent report by Business Intelligence Software firm SAS explains how improved data management can combat this behaviour
The UK public sector is losing £20.6 billion a year to fraud. Joined up thinking is needed to help the Government reduce this figure, says Steve Mound, group chief operating officer, Cabot Credit Management and spokesman for the Credit Services Association (CSA)
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