| Business confidence 'improving in UK' Companies operating across the UK have reported their confidence is continuing to improve, despite the current economic climate. |
Public sector jobs preferred to private sector roles Jobseekers favour roles in the public sector by three to one, according to research from leading UK jobs website totaljobs.com. |
Government adopts "cloud-first" policy for IT procurement Central government departments must consider deploying new systems in the cloud before on-premise alternatives. |
| Energy Minister welcomes hydrogen cars report The UKH2Mobility report predicts over one and a half million hydrogen powered vehicles could be on UK roads by 2030. |
Public Sector borrowing falls The total amount of public sector net borrowing has fallen to £120.6bn over the last financial year, according to the Office for National Statistics. |
Small businesses facing more cyber attacks A survey undertaken by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) finds some attacks caused more than £1 million of damage. |
| Management ConsultancyBuying-in skills and expertise Alan Leaman, chief executive of the Management Consultancies Association, examines the value of the new buying framework ConsultancyONE |
MarketingBetter procurement, better outcomes Market research provides evidence which is critical for effective decision making in government and therefore needs to be carefully commissioned, urges the Market Research Society’s Jane Frost |
| Urban RegenerationHave we been driven out of our towns? Local councils must prioritise pedestrians in their urban planning and design, says Jayne Phenton, media coordinator for Living Streets, the charity that campaigns for safe and attractive streets |
EnergyGovernment prepares
a robust case for energy efficiency measures Alan Aldridge, executive director of the Energy Services and Technology Association (ESTA) takes a look at the arguments for the government’s high-profile case regarding energy efficiency. |
| TransportSustainable, safe, and smart road networks Although suffering from a perceived lack of political support, Intelligent Transport Systems have a proven track record in easing congestion and reducing accidents, reports the IRF |
Conferences & EventsGreening Great Britain's meetings There are various industry standards and certification that the events sector can gain to prove its sustainability. But there are also simple ways to green any event, writes Jon Proctor |
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