Government Business | Business information for local and central government

Youth services cut by 70 per cent since 2010

Analysis of spending by English local authorities on services for young people has revealed a real-terms cut of £880 million since 2010.

National review of event security urged by Burnham

Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has called on the government to initiate a national review of event security.

An international city: Manchester meets world

Traditionally, Manchester is a city associated with the industrial revolution, music and sport. However, Marketing Manchester says they don’t tell the whole story

Conferences & Events

Thousands of pupils leave school system for unknown reasons

For pupils expected to have completed school in 2017, eight per cent were subject to moves that cannot be accounted for, finds the Education Policy Institute

Funding for households at risk of fuel poverty

£38 million has been given to managing agent Warmworks to continue to deliver the government’s fuel poverty scheme over the next two years.

Modular buildings for homeless families in London

The Mayor of London is investing £11m into modular homes to help homeless families in the capital.

Provision for school special needs cut by over £1bn

Special needs provision in England has lost out on £1.2 billion because of shortfalls in funding increases from central government since 2015.

End to unfair evictions revealed by government

The government has announced that private landlords will no longer be able to evict tenants from their homes at short notice without good reason.

Funding to enhance school facilities for community use

A £15 million fund will be available to local authorities and schools in Wales to fund projects that cater for the local community.

The view from above: drones and public services

The Association of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems UK address the use of drones in public services

Technology

Subscribe to