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1 billion in potential annual savings to be realised through stepped up efficiency drive

The Evaluation Taskforce has awarded more funding for projects to improve evaluation.

How DIT evolved the capability framework to better support career progression for User Researchers

DIT is aiming to provide stronger career progression support for its DDaT professionals. Here, we outline one approach we have adopted to support career development for the User Research community.

PM call with President Kagame of Rwanda

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke to Rwanda's President Paul Kagame.

Register of Overseas Entities: the story so far

It's been just over a year since the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act was introduced in Parliament and it's been an incredibly busy year for us at Companies House. The Register of Overseas Entities came into force on 1 ...

Unconscious biases may be distorting views on gender equality at the highest level

Although progress around gender equality in leadership roles is being made, most senior managers and directors are still men. Why does this imbalance persist? We spoke with Helen Thomas, Project Delivery Lead at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) about helping more women to break through the glass ceiling in the project profession.

An introduction to technology product bundles

In this blog, we explore the new technology product bundles available on the Technology Online Purchasing Content agreement (TOPC) and how they can be purchased through our dynamic catalogue.

CCS and NHS England celebrate first year of construction partnership

We are pleased to announce that we have awarded over 700 million in the first year of our partnership with NHS England to help rebuild and reconfigure NHS England estates.

Criminals are using the cost of living crisis to scam the public dont become a victim

New warning from Action Fraud about cost of living scams in the run up to Christmas.

How Russias war on Ukraine is threatening climate security

The international community needs to redouble its efforts to avert new security risks as a result of climate change.

HS2 looks at options as costs rise across the construction industry

HS2's Chief Executive, Mark Thurston, says more joint buying of materials, cooperation across supply chains, and potential changes to timing and phasing are among the options being considered to curb rising costs.

New Women Veterans Strategy to look at experiences of former female service personnel

The Office for Veterans Affair has announced its intention to publish a Women Veterans' Strategy.

Government steps up counter-fraud skills and capability

Ambitious new plans for stepping up the government's fight against fraud were unveiled yesterday, as the Public Sector Fraud Authority unveil their new strategy for the Counter Fraud Profession.

What you need to know about Individual Voluntary Arrangements (IVAs)

It is important to know that if you are experiencing problem debt, the first step is to find out what solution is right for you, and that the government provides free debt advice to support you. One solution to dealing ...

G7 Leaders Statement

Joint statement from G7 leaders following their call on Friday 24 February 2023.

How to build resilience and strengthen the cyber security procurement process Procurement Essentials

Procurement Essentials is a new series of articles to help you overcome common hurdles, understand key concepts, and make your life as a buyer of everyday goods and services easier.

Op-ed on the lauch of the veterans welfare review

Op-ed, originally published in the Daily Express, by Minister for Veterans' Affairs Johnny Mercer.

Review launched into welfare provision for veterans

A major review into the veteran welfare services for veterans has been announced today by the Office for Veterans' Affairs and the Ministry of Defence.

Health and Social Care Network HSCN access services: expression of interest

Many NHS organisations will soon need to review their options to re-procure these services. Join our aggregated procurement.

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Windsor Framework unveiled to fix problems of the Northern Ireland Protocol

The Windsor Framework, agreed by the Prime Minister and European Commission President, replaces the old Northern Ireland Protocol, providing a new legal and UK constitutional framework.

Health and Social Care Network HSCN access services Expression of Interest

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PM call with G7 leaders

The Prime Minister Rishi Sunak last week (Friday 24th February) spoke to G7 leaders to mark a year since the unjustified invasion of Ukraine.

Construction starts at Manchester government hub as cyber corridor plans accelerate

Minister Jeremy Quin broke ground on the Government Property Agency's new First Street Hub in Manchester yesterday.

Prime Minister set to address the G7 as UK pauses to mark full-scale invasion of Ukraine

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak set to call on partners to increase Ukraine's capability to stop Russian forces.

PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 22 February 2023

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke to President Zelenskyy yesterday evening, ahead of the one year anniversary of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Friday.