Peter Hunt, joint chief executive of the Lighting Industry Association, outlines the applications for LED lighting

Richard Holden, head of franchising at Lloyds Banking Group explains what to look out for when considering investing in a pre-packed brand.

Visit York 4 Meetings - a new business tourism brand that hopes to demonstrate the versatility of the range of venues in York to increase its popularity as a conference and event destination

After boundaries have been set and indicative budgets revealed, by December this year, Local Transport Bodies must set out their proposals for governance and financial management.

The fall out from the phone hacking scandal has been far reaching. The Association of British Investigators, which works closely with UK local authorities, hopes that recommendations from a Home Affairs Select Committee report published in July will be implemented and help weed out those considered unscrupulous and unprofessional.

Alternative methodologies for market research have come about since the government’s austerity measures, and offer a cost effective way to ensure research lies at the heart of every local authority, says the Market Research Society.

The public sector is experiencing its biggest rise in recruitment and retention challenges, notes Rebecca Clake, research adviser at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development

Standards, compliance and research are the key areas the Government needs to address if it is to achieve the goals set out in its Strategic Framework for Road Safety