UK Government Keeps Lid on Marketing Budget

This is until the next General Election at least.

Cabinet Minister Francis Maude said the spending controls had already saved £3.75 billion, and have helped government procurement become more ‘business like’. Maude claims that total savings of £5 billion are likely by the end of the government’s first term.

Maude commented: ‘I want Whitehall procurement to become as sharp as the best businesses. We won't tolerate poor performance and to work with us you will have to offer the best value for money.’