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22 May 17
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?
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12 May 17
Public sector technology is generating vast amounts of data, which needs to be stored securely. There is probably only one answer
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9 May 17
Housing policy is currently more settled than in any other briefs although councils face some key constraints.
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8 May 17
There’s a lack of clarity about how Brexit may impact on the scope and powers of the UK’s three devolved administrations
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5 May 17
In Barking and Dagenham a strategic and long-term review of services is helping the council adapt to the new funding reality
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4 May 17
Internal audit standards have been updated to include 10 core principles that can be used to demonstrate effectiveness and value
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2 May 17
The Triborough collapse is about more than shared services – it tells us something fundamental about what’s been happening in local government
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2 May 17
Charities are facing rapid change at both global and local levels. How should they understand and respond to this?
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28 Apr 17
Joint-working agreements between the NHS and councils called Sustainability and Transformation Plans (STPs) have been a key focus for the NHS agenda.
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28 Apr 17
The mayoral elections should be receiving far more attention, given how devolution could boost local economies to benefit residents
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26 Apr 17
Theresa May needs to win big at the general election to head off critical Brexiteers and show she has the backing for a shift in economic and social policy
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25 Apr 17
A recent Times article saying the NHS could borrow up to £10bn from hedge funds to repair health service infrastructure and provide specialist care at GP surgeries raises interesting questions.
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24 Apr 17
We need to change the way we think about social care, shifting away from need towards outcomes
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20 Apr 17
As the general election campaign gets going, politicians must not duck the issue of serious pressures in the public sector
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19 Apr 17
The prime minister has been dogged in her determination to focus on running the country.
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19 Apr 17
Theresa May announced the snap election yesterday by telling us that "the country is coming together but Westminster is not".
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19 Apr 17
Regional banking could combat inequalities between areas, boost businesses, undermine the big banks’ cartel – and provide a personal touch
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13 Apr 17
Civil society’s policy role has been neglected for too long. Here are some practical suggestions to give it a boost
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10 Apr 17
Employers need to take care and act impartially when investigating staff – especially if the HR department is involved in the inquiry
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29 Mar 17
Views on the annual changes to councils’ accounting code of practice is starting earlier to make it more relevant and effective
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29 Mar 17
As technology takes over more roles, the social consequences need to be considered, including the effects on communities and industries
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28 Mar 17
Scotland’s NHS 24 service puts a ‘digital first’ principle at the heart of everything it does
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23 Mar 17
Technical levels offer a new way into vocational training. Will they increase opportunities or will straying from the academic path remain too risky?
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23 Mar 17
Productivity in the public sector has a significant effect on the economy, directly and indirectly. This can prove difficult to measure – not impossible
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21 Mar 17
The spring Budget brought good news and bad news for the NHS and social care.
22 May 17A 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?
12 May 17Public sector technology is generating vast amounts of data, which needs to be stored securely. There is probably only one answer
9 May 17Housing policy is currently more settled than in any other briefs although councils face some key constraints.
8 May 17There’s a lack of clarity about how Brexit may impact on the scope and powers of the UK’s three devolved administrations
5 May 17In Barking and Dagenham a strategic and long-term review of services is helping the council adapt to the new funding reality
4 May 17Internal audit standards have been updated to include 10 core principles that can be used to demonstrate effectiveness and value
2 May 17The Triborough collapse is about more than shared services – it tells us something fundamental about what’s been happening in local government
2 May 17Charities are facing rapid change at both global and local levels. How should they understand and respond to this?
28 Apr 17Joint-working agreements between the NHS and councils called Sustainability and Transformation Plans (STPs) have been a key focus for the NHS agenda.
28 Apr 17The mayoral elections should be receiving far more attention, given how devolution could boost local economies to benefit residents
26 Apr 17Theresa May needs to win big at the general election to head off critical Brexiteers and show she has the backing for a shift in economic and social policy
25 Apr 17A recent Times article saying the NHS could borrow up to £10bn from hedge funds to repair health service infrastructure and provide specialist care at GP surgeries raises interesting questions.
24 Apr 17We need to change the way we think about social care, shifting away from need towards outcomes
19 Apr 17The prime minister has been dogged in her determination to focus on running the country.
19 Apr 17Theresa May announced the snap election yesterday by telling us that "the country is coming together but Westminster is not".
19 Apr 17Regional banking could combat inequalities between areas, boost businesses, undermine the big banks’ cartel – and provide a personal touch
13 Apr 17Civil society’s policy role has been neglected for too long. Here are some practical suggestions to give it a boost
10 Apr 17Employers need to take care and act impartially when investigating staff – especially if the HR department is involved in the inquiry
29 Mar 17Views on the annual changes to councils’ accounting code of practice is starting earlier to make it more relevant and effective
29 Mar 17As technology takes over more roles, the social consequences need to be considered, including the effects on communities and industries
28 Mar 17Scotland’s NHS 24 service puts a ‘digital first’ principle at the heart of everything it does
23 Mar 17Technical levels offer a new way into vocational training. Will they increase opportunities or will straying from the academic path remain too risky?
23 Mar 17Productivity in the public sector has a significant effect on the economy, directly and indirectly. This can prove difficult to measure – not impossible
21 Mar 17The spring Budget brought good news and bad news for the NHS and social care.
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