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Tag Archives: Cabinet Office
A tale of 3 budget outcomes
The recently announced spending round 2015/6 provided us with a range of decisions that reveal the values and priorities of our Government. I have focused on three small spending areas (their combined budget is half the size of this years overspend by Eric Pickles … Continue reading
Francis found a carpet after all
On Tuesday (21st May), Parliament broke up for its traditional Whitsun holiday. The MPs and Lords are due to reconvene on Monday 3rd June when around a 1000 legislators will be back at their desks ready to challenge the Government on its actions and … Continue reading
A selection we could have confidence in
The Charity Commission are working under huge pressure (as is the case with many Government agencies) to make significant changes to their operations with a severely diminished budget. They are being stripped of many of their traditional roles with the … Continue reading
Who will protect our assets?
Ten days ago, William Shawcross the new Chairman of the Charity Commission spoke at a conference organised by ACEVO, one of the national organisations that supports charities and voluntary sector organisations. I wrote about his speech here, raising my concerns … Continue reading
We need fair procurement practices
Eighteen years ago two men died whose combined story can explain why government procurement practices must be open and transparent. Few people today will recall the name and stories of T. Dan Smith and John Poulson with any great certainty, but the annals of Local Government history … Continue reading
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