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13 May 22
The UK government seems to think it can tackle racial disparities by relying on existing funding streams aimed at general deprivation, says Jabeer Butt is chief executive of the Race...
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6 May 22
Public bodies must learn the lessons from Covid-19 to ensure that clear audit trails exist for all procurement decisions.
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28 Apr 22
Two years of Covid-19 have transformed the climate of public debate. Leaders need to stay in touch with social and ethical concerns – and act on them
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25 Apr 22
Perceptions held by businesses, consumers and central banks will be a key factor in the level of lending rates over coming months, says Nick Keeling.
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22 Apr 22
The resignation of former Treasury minister Lord Agnew highlights the need for public bodies to put in place robust anti-corruption measures, says Richard Lloyd-Bithell.
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20 Apr 22
Treasurers should avoid using their investment strategies to try and beat the impact of inflation, says Nick Harvey.
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20 Apr 22
The need to improve the energy efficiency of social housing is clear – but the means of funding it is not.
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7 Apr 22
Collecting the right data is crucial to the success of policies designed to reduce regional inequalities, says Kirsty Stanners.
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5 Apr 22
Geospatial data has the potential to support economic growth and productivity while transforming the delivery of public services – but policymakers need to move cautiously
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31 Mar 22
Jacob Rees-Mogg, the minister for Brexit opportunities and government efficiency wants to unravel a decade’s worth of progress on social value. Joe Fyans and Callin McLinden ask if that is wise.
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29 Mar 22
Public spending rises announced by chancellor Rishi Sunak last autumn are now up to a quarter less generous in real-terms due to rising inflation, says Ben Zaranko.
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28 Mar 22
The recent consultation to changes in the Minimum Revenue Provision regime in England has now closed and has prompted criticism of some of the more extreme approaches taken by local authorities in...
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24 Mar 22
CIPFA’s Sarah Sheen and ICAEW’s Oliver Simms explain how working in local audit brings substantial benefits, including the opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives.
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23 Mar 22
Rishi Sunak kicked the can down the road on providing meaningful support for those most in need, says Kirsty Stanners.
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23 Mar 22
Rishi Sunak’s fiscal set-piece had the firm air of a holding statement – heavily laced with politics, says Dan Corry.
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22 Mar 22
CIPFA's lastest council tax survey paints a picture of further pain for people in the poorest regions of England, says Jeff Matsu.
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8 Mar 22
Interest rate rises are an ineffective tool to deal with the unique drivers of the current surge in inflation, says Alex Brazier.
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7 Mar 22
If nobody wants to touch Russian investment assets then how are local government pension schemes supposed to divest, asks Iain Campbell.
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7 Mar 22
Public health grant allocations to councils for 2022-23 raise questions about the government’s commitment to ensuring the nation is prepared for another health crisis, says Jim McManus.
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4 Mar 22
In the latest twist to a long running saga, Newham Council has reached an out of court settlement with Barclays Bank to end litigation relating to a dispute regarding Lender Option Borrower Option (...
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4 Mar 22
The issues of today are tomorrow’s urgent challenges – public finance leaders can help solve them.
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3 Mar 22
Greater financial powers for local authorities combined with greater involvement of existing residents could help solve the UK’s housing crisis
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2 Mar 22
Including all staff members in workplace conversations can help finance departments reach their full potential.
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2 Mar 22
Now is the time for the public sector to fully embrace green purchasing approaches.
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28 Feb 22
An expert explains impact investing and how public sector investors can use it to achieve social goals – and healthy returns
13 May 22The UK government seems to think it can tackle racial disparities by relying on existing funding streams aimed at general deprivation, says Jabeer Butt is chief executive of the Race...
6 May 22Public bodies must learn the lessons from Covid-19 to ensure that clear audit trails exist for all procurement decisions.
28 Apr 22Two years of Covid-19 have transformed the climate of public debate. Leaders need to stay in touch with social and ethical concerns – and act on them
25 Apr 22Perceptions held by businesses, consumers and central banks will be a key factor in the level of lending rates over coming months, says Nick Keeling.
22 Apr 22The resignation of former Treasury minister Lord Agnew highlights the need for public bodies to put in place robust anti-corruption measures, says Richard Lloyd-Bithell.
20 Apr 22Treasurers should avoid using their investment strategies to try and beat the impact of inflation, says Nick Harvey.
20 Apr 22The need to improve the energy efficiency of social housing is clear – but the means of funding it is not.
7 Apr 22Collecting the right data is crucial to the success of policies designed to reduce regional inequalities, says Kirsty Stanners.
5 Apr 22Geospatial data has the potential to support economic growth and productivity while transforming the delivery of public services – but policymakers need to move cautiously
31 Mar 22Jacob Rees-Mogg, the minister for Brexit opportunities and government efficiency wants to unravel a decade’s worth of progress on social value. Joe Fyans and Callin McLinden ask if that is wise.
29 Mar 22Public spending rises announced by chancellor Rishi Sunak last autumn are now up to a quarter less generous in real-terms due to rising inflation, says Ben Zaranko.
28 Mar 22The recent consultation to changes in the Minimum Revenue Provision regime in England has now closed and has prompted criticism of some of the more extreme approaches taken by local authorities in...
24 Mar 22CIPFA’s Sarah Sheen and ICAEW’s Oliver Simms explain how working in local audit brings substantial benefits, including the opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives.
23 Mar 22Rishi Sunak’s fiscal set-piece had the firm air of a holding statement – heavily laced with politics, says Dan Corry.
22 Mar 22CIPFA's lastest council tax survey paints a picture of further pain for people in the poorest regions of England, says Jeff Matsu.
8 Mar 22Interest rate rises are an ineffective tool to deal with the unique drivers of the current surge in inflation, says Alex Brazier.
7 Mar 22If nobody wants to touch Russian investment assets then how are local government pension schemes supposed to divest, asks Iain Campbell.
7 Mar 22Public health grant allocations to councils for 2022-23 raise questions about the government’s commitment to ensuring the nation is prepared for another health crisis, says Jim McManus.
4 Mar 22In the latest twist to a long running saga, Newham Council has reached an out of court settlement with Barclays Bank to end litigation relating to a dispute regarding Lender Option Borrower Option (...
4 Mar 22The issues of today are tomorrow’s urgent challenges – public finance leaders can help solve them.
3 Mar 22Greater financial powers for local authorities combined with greater involvement of existing residents could help solve the UK’s housing crisis
2 Mar 22Including all staff members in workplace conversations can help finance departments reach their full potential.
2 Mar 22Now is the time for the public sector to fully embrace green purchasing approaches.
28 Feb 22An expert explains impact investing and how public sector investors can use it to achieve social goals – and healthy returns
