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About Government Business
Government Business is published bi-monthly and includes news, features, analysis, opinion and best practice on the commercial issues that affect local and central government.
The digital magazine covers topics such as facilities management, energy and net zero, recruitment, transport, procurement and IT and cybersecurity, as well as previews and reviews of events and exhibitions.
With regular contributions from industry experts, professional associations and government decision makers, Government Business provides a wealth of information for those working in central and local government and the wider public sector.
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Event Diary
Following a period of remarkable growth and momentum, Safety, Health and Wellbeing Live is making a powerful move—relocating its southern edition to the iconic London Olympia on 18–19 June 2025.
Housing 2025 is coming to Manchester Central on 24-26 June. Welcoming everyone in the housing and wider living sector under one roof, As the only place the whole UK housing sector comes together every year, it is where the sector will discuss and collaborate, identify solutions and speak with one voice to those framing the debate.
In January 2025, the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology announced a new ‘AI Opportunities Action Plan’ to encourage an increase in AI adoption across the UK. What will the Government’s plans for AI mean for local authority teams? How will emerging technologies affect environmental health services in the future?
Supplier Profiles
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Seal Watching Harwich is a magical wildlife experience loved by both adults and children.
Latest Features
Behind every dazzling burst of light at London's New Year's Eve fireworks display lies months of meticulous planning. Tom Smith, managing director at CarnDu, chairman of the EIG and secretary of the BPA, takes us behind the scenes of this world-famous event
Pauline Beattie, ABPCO's newly appointed co-chair, and a director of Conference Care, talks about Best Practice and its value as part of the event delivery process
