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Features - January 2009

  • The waiting gameGordon Brown claims the Conservatives are the 'do nothing' party. But it makes sense to promote saving over lax lending and spending 30 January 2009
  • Spending plans on iceA freeze on departmental spending is predicted by researchers at the Institute for Fiscal Studies, based on the overall public expenditure squeeze detailed in last year's Pre-Budget Report 30 January 2009
  • Safety in numbersThe new statistics authority bared its teeth when the government misused crime data last year. But there's a way to go before public trust in official figures is restored 30 January 2009
  • Against the tideWhile all around fear for their jobs, the government is promising a major programme of public works to counter the effects of recession. 23 January 2009
  • Continental driftThe recession has turned the world upside down, as free marketeers embrace state intervention and socialists dance to a different tune. 16 January 2009
  • So what would you do in 2009?Everyone has a view on the government's mistakes. But coming up with solutions is another matter. 16 January 2009
  • Better out than in? With the public sector forced to make huge efficiency savings, outsourcing is one likely option. 09 January 2009
  • Over and outWhile private companies have been contracting out services overseas for the past decade, public sector bodies have shown little interest so far. 09 January 2009
  • Centre cannot holdThe one part of the public sector that has resisted outsourcing is central government. 09 January 2009
  • Look before you leapIn a difficult financial climate for public services, the offer of a private sector solution might be tempting. 09 January 2009
  • Figure of justiceA new finance director at the Ministry of Justice talks about promotions, PhDs, and being named the Personality of the Year 23 January 2009
  • Not stable, but not criticalThe NHS will feel the recession keenly, having to cope with rising demand while trying to find savings. 23 January 2009
  • Better out than in? By Anat ArkinWith the public sector forced to make huge efficiency savings, outsourcing is one likely option. But the recession has taken its toll on private sector suppliers and some might not survive. PF convened a round table of experts to discuss this dilemma 09 January 2009
  • Change for the betterThe recession presents a threat to the public sector - but it also offers managers an opportunity to innovate in ways they could not during the boom years. 23 January 2009
  • Centre cannot hold, by Rod AldridgeThe one part of the public sector that has resisted outsourcing is central government. Would-be suppliers need to take a different approach to change this 09 January 2009
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