Unemployment set to keep on rising, says forecaster
Friday, 11 May 2012 10:13
Unemployment in most parts of the UK is likely to continue to rise over the next five years, according to an economic forecasting group in a story reported by the BBC
The government has published numbers on the cost of G-Cloud and Cloudstore and the savings the public sector ICT procurement framework is expected to make it has been reported.
Commission publishes report on the role of directly elected Mayors
Monday, 23 April 2012 10:50
The University of Warwick’s Elected Mayors and City Leadership Commission has published its report “What is the role of elected mayors in providing strategic leadership to cities?”
APSE report outlines vital council role in developing the new green economy
Monday, 23 April 2012 10:36
The Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE) is calling on central government to unlock local authorities’ potential to develop the green economy.
George Osborne has announced a larger-than-expected cut in corporation tax to 22p over the next three years, in a budget which he said would help the country "earn its way in the world".
£41m capital fund to drive jobs and economic growth in London
Wednesday, 21 March 2012 15:25
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has announced details of a new £41m London Growth Fund to drive jobs, boost housing and stimulate economic growth across the capital.
The Welfare Reform Bill became law today marking an historic moment for the Coalition Government and delivering on his promise to restore the welfare system to one that is fair for society.
The Government has announced further measures to support SMEs to win Government business, Minister for the Cabinet Office, Francis Maude, announced today.