Saving money for the public sector

10 May 2016
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The Crown Commercial Service brings together policy, advice and direct buying; providing commercial services to the public sector and saving money for the taxpayer. Government Business analyses the latest agreements, including Vehicle Telematics and Insurance Services.

£700,000 to restore coastal landmarks

10 May 2016
£700,000 to restore coastal landmarks
Projects around the country have been awarded a share of £700,000 to restore coastal landmarks to their former glory.

Consultation on Local Land Charges launched

10 May 2016
Consultation on Local Land Charges launched
The Land Registry has launched a consultation on the proposed draft Local Land Charges Rules 2017.
Under the Infrastructure Act 2015 the responsibility for Local Land Charges will transfer from local authorities to the Land Registry, which will require additional legislation to implement the changes.
The consultation invites comments on the draft rules, which will provide a framework for how the Local Land Charges Register Service will work.

Council chief steps down over Barnet election issues

10 May 2016
Council chief steps down over Barnet election issues
The chief executive of Barnet Council has stepped down following issues on 5 May’s local elections that saw voters turned away from polling stations.

Welcome to the European City of Science

9 May 2016
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A performing robot orchestra, a journey of discovery into the miracle material of the 21st Century and an artistic take on artificial intelligence — these are just some of the wonders of science coming to Manchester this summer.

Seeing the potential in academic venues

9 May 2016
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With state-of-the art audio visual support, a combination of old and new facilities and an array of on-site accommodation options, academic venues offer a viable venue for modern conferencing. Government Business explores the value of university settings to the sector.