Public sector managers reject policy outsourcing plans
Fewer than one in 10 senior public sector managers back Government plans to outsource more policy-making and strategic decision-making to other sectors, according to a new survey.
More than £1bn of public money has been granted to 130 manufacturers, small businesses and Local Enterprise Partnerships across England through the Regional Growth Fund.
Green energy giants join calls for Osborne to drive green growth
Seven of the world's largest energy and engineering firms have joined calls for chancellor George Osborne to restate his support for the green economy regarding the upcoming Energy Bill.
Housing minister Mark Prisk has allocated £1 billion to improve council housing stock over the next two years. The money is aimed to bring 86,000 sub-standard council homes up to a decent standard.
The government will cut another £10bn from the welfare budget within four years, targeting housing benefits for young people and payments for children.
