The new government has already got to work with a host of announcements, plans and changes affecting housing, energy, public sector pay and more.  

In this issue of Government Business, we’ll have a look at the results of the election and what the new government is promising.  

The Fire Industry Association explains why training is imperative, the Property Care Association investigates the issue of invasive bamboos and we also have a feature looking at tree maintenance.  

It may seem early, but the British Christmas Tree Growers Association explains how Christmas trees bring visitors to towns and villages and Visit Essex will highlight some venues for Christmas events.  

When it comes to recruitment and retainment, the Gift Card and Voucher Association sets out why flexibility and personalisation are key elements of employee benefits schemes in the public sector.  

In the Government Technology supplement, Crown Commercial Services provides an update on the Procurement Act and Socitm explains what makes a connected place and how they are already in action.  

techUK will investigate ways to win the public’s trust when it comes to digitalisation and ISACA will look at how to protect against cyber attacks in the public sector.

Polly Jones, editor