The Audit Commission has defended its decision to deposit £10m in two of the troubled Icelandic banks, as it emerged that several other public sector watchdogs had stayed clear of investing in...
The crisis in the financial sector is likely to restore confidence in a 'public service ethos' within Whitehall, a former head of policy at Number 10 has said
Chancellor Alistair Darling's Keynesian plans to increase public spending and borrowing in a bid to lift the economy stirred controversy this week as Opposition politicians attacked the...
As credit crunch turns into recession, it's time for a revival in public sector banking, argue Chris Leslie and Stephen Cirell. And local authorities could lead the way
The crisis in the markets has left a trail of financial giants in tatters. Public services, especially those with Icelandic investments, are feeling the strain. Paul Gosling reports on how the sector...
Homeowners and landlords need more incentives to ensure existing homes are as energy-efficient as new housing, the UK Green Building Council said this week
In this first article in a series looking ahead to the Pre-Budget Report, the Liberal Democrats' Vince Cable spells out the steps the chancellor should take to tackle the worst effects of the...
The consolidation of three health and social care bodies into one super-regulator has ruffled feathers. But shadow chair Barbara Young insists the Care Quality Commission will put the focus back on...
Government plans to build up to ten eco-towns by 2020 should not be abandoned in the face of strong protests by residents, a coalition of housing and other groups is demanding.
Northern Ireland is to follow Scotland and Wales in abolishing prescription charges. Health Minister Michael McGimpsey said that the cost would be reduced to £3 from January 2009 and abolished by...
Schools Secretary Ed Balls has said fears of litigation over school trips should be 'consigned to history' as the government announced a £4.5m package to reduce red tape and provide teachers with...
Social care should be available to everyone just like the NHS, the president of the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services tells Vivienne Russell
Energy companies are making annual profits of £1.35bn by charging social housing tenants and others on low incomes extra to use pre-payment meters, a survey shows.
Next April's merger of the healthcare and care quality commissions will make confusion about the National Health Service's complaints system worse, a patients' watchdog has warned.