APM hosts its first ever event in the United Arab Emirates
Association for Project Management (APM) had the pleasure of hosting its first ever event for the project profession in the Middle East.
Updated: Fri Feb 23 2024
Chinas renminbi trap: The economy needs a weaker currency, but Beijing is unable to act
Weakening the currency should be relatively straightforward. But the adverse reaction of China's trading partners, past experience, and Xi Jinping's ambitions for the renminbi could combine to prevent it.
Updated: Fri Feb 23 2024
Has Pakistans new coalition government been handed a poisoned chalice?
Simmering tension between the two coalition partners threatens to hobble the capacity of the new government to tackle the multiple crises facing Pakistan.
Updated: Fri Feb 23 2024
Prime Minister visits North Wales on Levelling Up tour
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was in North Wales yesterday to see how the Levelling Up agenda is helping to spread opportunity, create jobs and revitalise local communities across North Wales.
Updated: Fri Feb 23 2024
Transforming contact centre services using outsourcing
Learn how London Borough of Sutton Council, used our Outsourced Contact Centre and Business Services agreement to improve their out of hours contact centre service.
Updated: Fri Feb 23 2024
How we built a service owner profession at the Department for Business and Trade
How Service Owners bridge the gap between the Digital Data and Technology directorate and the rest of the Department for Business and Trade.
Updated: Tue Feb 20 2024
PM to announce major innovation boost for farmers feeding the nation: 20 February 2024
The Prime Minister will announce a major new package of support for rural communities to protect British farming for the next generation when he addresses the National Farmers Union annual conference in Birmingham.
Updated: Tue Feb 20 2024
Ukraine means enlargement is again the EUs priority but not for the reasons it claims
The European Union is using an old tool for a new purpose as it looks to its defence.
Updated: Tue Feb 20 2024
Alexei Navalnys most powerful legacy is urging Russians to imagine their country without Putin
Much like his life's work, Navalny's death shows the corrupt brutality of Vladimir Putin's Russia.
Updated: Mon Feb 19 2024
GOV.UK launches new official crown logo for His Majesty The King
The new official GOV.UK logo featuring the chosen crown of His Majesty King Charles III has launched today across the site.
Updated: Mon Feb 19 2024
Simon Baughs speech to the OECD
Transcript of a speech given recently (16 February 2024) by Simon Baugh, Chief Executive of Government Communications, to the OECD.
Updated: Mon Feb 19 2024
Continuity Prabowo means change for Indonesia
Prabowo Subianto used the endorsement of the popular outgoing president to win power - but is unlikely to govern as Jokowi's ‘proxy'.
Updated: Fri Feb 16 2024
Get ready for changes to UK company law
We're aiming to introduce the first set of changes brought in by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act on 4 March 2024. Here's what you need to know.
Updated: Fri Feb 16 2024
APM conference will explore successful delivery of programmes in a changing world
New ethical considerations around disruptive technologies and changing business priorities must be taken into account when planning and delivering programmes, it has been urged.
Updated: Thu Feb 15 2024
PM meeting with 2024 Business Council
The Prime Minister welcomed his 2024 Business Council to Downing Street.
Updated: Thu Feb 15 2024
As Trump threatens NATO, is it time for Europe to get its act together?
Donald Trump's threats to NATO allies must unite European leaders in the defence of Europe.
Updated: Wed Feb 14 2024
A weak coalition government in Pakistan will find it hard to stabilize relations with its neighbours
The new government in Islamabad will seek to renew ties with China, while dealing with a third Modi government, a hostile Afghanistan - and its own military.
Updated: Tue Feb 13 2024
Providing trade information for self-catering holiday lets
The VOA is asking some owners of self-catering holiday lets for further information about their property.
Updated: Tue Feb 13 2024
Putins Carlson interview shows the links between Trump talk and Russian messaging
The interview served up Putin's dense justifications for his war in Ukraine. It also displayed the common ground he shares with leading Trump supporters.
Updated: Tue Feb 13 2024
What it is like to become a Business Analyst in DBT
Two Business Analysts share their first year as Civil Servants working in the Department for Business and Trade
Updated: Tue Feb 13 2024
Will Zelenskyys new commander-in-chief change Ukraines fortunes on the battlefield?
Zelenskyy hopes his reshuffle will change the trajectory of the war. But the sacking of his trusted commander could complicate a new wave of mobilization.
Updated: Tue Feb 13 2024
A European cybercrime breakthrough is good news but only half the battle
While the e-evidence framework is an important step, major differences with other parts of the world must be overcome to achieve real progress in the fight against cybercrime.
Updated: Mon Feb 12 2024
Many project professionals are working fully remotely, APM survey finds
An upcoming webinar by Association for Project Management (APM) will look at the ongoing evolution of remote working, including the opportunities and challenges it continues to present to project professionals.
Updated: Mon Feb 12 2024
Political Peerages 2024
The King has been graciously pleased to signify His intention of conferring the following Peerages of the United Kingdom for Life.
Updated: Mon Feb 12 2024
Celebrating Apprentices in counter-fraud
Cabinet Office Minister, Baroness Neville-Rolfe shares her experiences of working with apprentices at the Public Sector Fraud Authority.
Updated: Fri Feb 09 2024