Data-hungry corporations could offer great saving opportunities to the public sector but this is a double-edged sword, Evgeny Morozov has told CIPFA’s annual conference.
Brexit and the uncertainty following the surprise general election result do not excuse the government from facing up to outstanding public finance difficulties, CIPFA’s incoming president has...
A Conservative government looks likely for the next few years. What might public services look like given the effects of Brexit and a (probably) sluggish economy?
Local authorities have been urged to ensure they are thoroughly prepared and have proper leadership in place if they are planning to switch to cloud computing.
The majority of councillors are not “digital dinosaurs” but more needs to be done to improve the way digital technology can benefit public services, says the LGiU.
Are services achieving more with less or are they at breaking point? The Performance Tracker uses government information to assess how well they really are doing. It is hoped this data will help the...
CIPFA has called for public bodies to be exempt from insurance premium tax (IPT) in order to cushion the blow of a change in the discount rate applied to personal injury payments.
A transformation strategy for Whitehall shows the way to a new business model that will make services more responsible to citizens. But it will need the prime minister’s backing