Government

Simplifying EU rules for defence and sensitive security procurement

The European Union has begun work on revising its rules for the Defence and Sensitive Security Procurement Directive to create a more efficient, coordinated system that better supports the continent’s security needs.

The provision for homeless young offenders is “woefully inadequate”

Services offered for homeless young offenders have been criticised in a new report… A new report from the HM Inspectorate of Probation and the Care...

DCMS launches museum consultation

A consultation has been launched into the future of museums, which will help shape the planned Museums Review… A new consultation has been launched by...

Points-based system for EU nationals rejected by PM

Prime Minister Theresa May has dismissed the idea of a points-based system as a way of controlling EU migration into the UK… One of the...

“Glaring democratic deficiencies” in EU referendum campaign

A new report from the Electoral Reform Society has criticised both sides of the EU referendum campaign… The Electoral Reform Society (ERS) said the EU...

UK ministers must focus on the “opportunities” of Brexit

Prime Minister Theresa May has called upon the UK to focus on what Brexit can offer, as she confirms there will be no second...

Essex loses £10m through council tax fraud

Local authorities across Essex are out of pocket to the tune of £10m due to council tax fraud or errors… Council tax fraud or errors...

A European response to terrorism

Ard van der Steur, Minister of Security and Justice in the Netherlands outlines how Member States are coming together to work as one, in order...

Charities ask for EU funding clarity

Chief executives of a number of bodies representing charities have written to the Treasury to gain reassurances about the future of EU funding… A number...

Councils threaten Scottish government after being left out of funding talks

A group of councils have threatened to take the Scottish government to court if they continue to leave them out of funding talks… A group...

Councils condemned over homeless support

Councils have been slammed by MPs for the help and support given to people who are homeless… A new report from the Communities and Local...

Oxfordshire councils shake-up scrapped despite £113m savings

Plans to reform local government across Oxfordshire have been scrapped, despite the potential of major savings… Plans to reform Oxfordshire councils will not go ahead,...

North west councils reveal plans for shared business services framework

A number of local authorities located in the north west of England have announced plans for a shared business support framework… Cheshire East Council and...

Councils spend £2.3bn on waste collection

New figures have revealed councils spent £2.3bn during 2013/14 on waste collection and disposal services… Figures from the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy...

Government launches fairer early years funding plan

Education Secretary Justine Greening has launched a plan to deliver a fairer funding system for early years to help families with the cost of...

Council leaders urge for Right to Buy reform

Council leaders have called for action after figures revealed the number of homes replaced under the Right to Buy scheme fell by 27 per...

The latest edition of AG is now live!

Since the last edition of AG, some major changes have taken place in Europe, mainly in the UK. The result of the EU referendum...

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