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8 Mar 19
After 26 years representing his constituents in parliament, Clive Betts has become a part of the Westminster furniture, but, as PF’s Dominic Brady discovers, his passion for local government is far...
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5 Nov 18
Jon Blackburn tells Public Finance how Sydney Opera House is evolving to attract new audiences in a digital age, while a major renovation prepares the venue for the 21st century.
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6 Jul 18
Ahead of his CIPFA conference address, former financier Rishi Sunak talks to PF’s Emily Twinch about how his business background will stand him in good stead as he gets to grips with his local...
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5 Jul 18
Incoming CIPFA president Sarah Howard shares her passions for public services and all things Pre-Raphaelite with Vivienne Russell.
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10 May 18
Emily Twinch talks to RSA chief Matthew Taylor about his determination to restart the debate on public services reform – with a focus on the future.
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1 Dec 17
Head of the government finance function Mike Driver tells PF's Vivienne Russell about his inclusive approach, and putting finance at the heart of decision making.
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6 Nov 17
Mark Drakeford, Welsh cabinet secretary for finance and local government, talks exclusively to PF about taxes, budget setting and why austerity is a failed policy.
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29 Jun 17
Andy Burns, the incoming CIPFA president, tells PF why he is hopeful about the future
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27 Jun 17
As inspector general of the US House of Representatives, Theresa Grafenstine is interested in real facts, not alternative ones
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2 Jun 17
Jon Rouse is navigating Greater Manchester’s health and social care services into uncharted territory. The head of ‘devo health’ talks to PF about what lies ahead
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2 May 17
European Court of Auditors president Klaus-Heiner Lehne talks to PF about reform, Brexit and the role of facts in a ‘post-truth’ world
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27 Mar 17
In an exclusive interview, Scottish finance minister Derek Mackay talks to PF about bargaining over the Budget and Scotland’s increasingly divergent fiscal approach
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1 Mar 17
It should be easy to find who is responsible for services, says Michael King, as he takes on the role of local government ombudsman
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6 Feb 17
Integrated reporting will help public bodies to demonstrate value and rebuild trust, says Richard Howitt of the International Integrated Reporting Council
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21 Nov 16
Jim Mackey, chief executive of NHS Improvement, talks exclusively to PF about deficits, determination – and thinking outside the silos
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27 Oct 16
Donna Herdsman’s varied career has taken her from CIPFA training in local government to the top of the tech industry. She shares her story and why diversity and inclusion is good for business
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20 Sep 16
The OECD’s straight-talking chief economist tells PF why proactive policies matter more than ever in an uncertain, post-Brexit world
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19 Aug 16
In such a data-rich world, how can the public trust government figures? Ed Humpherson of the UK Statistics Authority talks to PF about his plans to improve regulation and champion professional...
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22 Jun 16
Brian Roberts, director of resources at Leicestershire County Council, takes on the CIPFA presidency this year. He talks about his priorities for the institute, defending services and how football...
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14 Jun 16
Vince Cable has been there, done that, delivered the economic warnings. Now the former coalition business secretary is predicting more turbulent weather ahead
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20 May 16
Lord Kerslake does not hold back when it comes to challenging government policy. The former civil service chief talks to PF about what’s wrong with the housing bill, his review of the Treasury...
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27 Apr 16
Local authority treasurer societies can pack a punch, says Duncan Whitfield, Southwark Council’s finance director, given the resilience and resourcefulness of the profession
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24 Mar 16
Value goes beyond cost – it also embraces patient outcomes and experience, says the Royal Free hospital’s Caroline Clarke, a champion of change and diversity
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24 Feb 16
Carolyn Williamson made savings by bringing in new ways to work rather than cutting back at Hampshire County Council. A focus on shared services, working with the police, fire and other organisations...
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28 Jan 16
Haringey Council leader Claire Kober sits at the sharp end of government plans to reinvent local authority finance, where a willingness to take on more risk is becoming a necessity
8 Mar 19After 26 years representing his constituents in parliament, Clive Betts has become a part of the Westminster furniture, but, as PF’s Dominic Brady discovers, his passion for local government is far...
5 Nov 18Jon Blackburn tells Public Finance how Sydney Opera House is evolving to attract new audiences in a digital age, while a major renovation prepares the venue for the 21st century.
6 Jul 18Ahead of his CIPFA conference address, former financier Rishi Sunak talks to PF’s Emily Twinch about how his business background will stand him in good stead as he gets to grips with his local...
5 Jul 18Incoming CIPFA president Sarah Howard shares her passions for public services and all things Pre-Raphaelite with Vivienne Russell.
10 May 18Emily Twinch talks to RSA chief Matthew Taylor about his determination to restart the debate on public services reform – with a focus on the future.
1 Dec 17Head of the government finance function Mike Driver tells PF's Vivienne Russell about his inclusive approach, and putting finance at the heart of decision making.
6 Nov 17Mark Drakeford, Welsh cabinet secretary for finance and local government, talks exclusively to PF about taxes, budget setting and why austerity is a failed policy.
29 Jun 17Andy Burns, the incoming CIPFA president, tells PF why he is hopeful about the future
27 Jun 17As inspector general of the US House of Representatives, Theresa Grafenstine is interested in real facts, not alternative ones
2 Jun 17Jon Rouse is navigating Greater Manchester’s health and social care services into uncharted territory. The head of ‘devo health’ talks to PF about what lies ahead
2 May 17European Court of Auditors president Klaus-Heiner Lehne talks to PF about reform, Brexit and the role of facts in a ‘post-truth’ world
27 Mar 17In an exclusive interview, Scottish finance minister Derek Mackay talks to PF about bargaining over the Budget and Scotland’s increasingly divergent fiscal approach
1 Mar 17It should be easy to find who is responsible for services, says Michael King, as he takes on the role of local government ombudsman
6 Feb 17Integrated reporting will help public bodies to demonstrate value and rebuild trust, says Richard Howitt of the International Integrated Reporting Council
21 Nov 16Jim Mackey, chief executive of NHS Improvement, talks exclusively to PF about deficits, determination – and thinking outside the silos
27 Oct 16Donna Herdsman’s varied career has taken her from CIPFA training in local government to the top of the tech industry. She shares her story and why diversity and inclusion is good for business
20 Sep 16The OECD’s straight-talking chief economist tells PF why proactive policies matter more than ever in an uncertain, post-Brexit world
19 Aug 16In such a data-rich world, how can the public trust government figures? Ed Humpherson of the UK Statistics Authority talks to PF about his plans to improve regulation and champion professional...
22 Jun 16Brian Roberts, director of resources at Leicestershire County Council, takes on the CIPFA presidency this year. He talks about his priorities for the institute, defending services and how football...
14 Jun 16Vince Cable has been there, done that, delivered the economic warnings. Now the former coalition business secretary is predicting more turbulent weather ahead
20 May 16Lord Kerslake does not hold back when it comes to challenging government policy. The former civil service chief talks to PF about what’s wrong with the housing bill, his review of the Treasury...
27 Apr 16Local authority treasurer societies can pack a punch, says Duncan Whitfield, Southwark Council’s finance director, given the resilience and resourcefulness of the profession
24 Mar 16Value goes beyond cost – it also embraces patient outcomes and experience, says the Royal Free hospital’s Caroline Clarke, a champion of change and diversity
24 Feb 16Carolyn Williamson made savings by bringing in new ways to work rather than cutting back at Hampshire County Council. A focus on shared services, working with the police, fire and other organisations...
28 Jan 16Haringey Council leader Claire Kober sits at the sharp end of government plans to reinvent local authority finance, where a willingness to take on more risk is becoming a necessity
