Government

EU policy analysis: Protecting democracy

Open Access Government examines the European Commission's protecting democracy policy, including a focus on media freedom and pluralism.

Next-level European Single Market: Breaking barriers, ensuring fair competition

Read about the advancement of the European Single Market in terms of breaking barriers and ensuring fair competition with the EESC.

AmeriCorps: National service and volunteerism in the U.S.

Discover how AmeriCorps, the U.S. federal agency for national service and volunteerism, is facing funding and staff cuts.

The Procurement Act 2023 and social value: What authorities and suppliers need to know

The Procurement Act 2023 significantly enhances the role of social value within public procurement, aiming to foster a more responsible and inclusive contracting environment.

UK-India trade deal delivers £190 million to boost for Scotland

The UK and India trade deal is expected to deliver a significant economic boost for Scotland, with new analysis revealing that the agreement will bring in £190 million to the Scottish economy.

New trade reforms to boost business across the UK

The UK Government has announced a new update to the UK Internal Market Act, aimed at enhancing the way businesses trade across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

UK Government-funded project will improve access to healthy foods in Liverpool

The UK government has announced a new project in Liverpool that aims to tackle food inequality by delivering fresh produce directly to the doorsteps of those who need it most.

EU migration and home affairs policy overview

Explore the European Commission's policies on migration and home affairs, including the Pact on Migration and Asylum, the accommodation of refugees from Ukraine, the fourth State of Schengen report, and the new European Internal Security Strategy.

The legacy of austerity: Have financial cuts shaped the face of anti-social behaviour?

Laura Penny, ASB & Community Safety Apprenticeship Trainer at Intelligencia Training, discusses the rising prevalence and increasing complexity of anti-social behaviour (ASB). She emphasises...

Europe’s housing crisis: A fundamental social right under pressure

Thomas Kattnig from the EESC looks at Europe’s housing crisis, including how a fundamental social right is under pressure.

Damp and mould surveys for healthy buildings

David Bly, Director of Cornerstone Management Services Limited, an independent surveying company, discusses their damp and mould surveys for buildings across the UK. He...

PSD3 is coming: But what about APP fraud?

Roger Alexander, Board Advisor at Chargebacks911, says that while PSD3 is coming, we can’t forget about APP fraud.

UK and the European Union agree landmark post-Brexit reset deal

The UK and the European Union have agreed on a major new trade and cooperation deal, marking a significant shift in the post-Brexit relationship and paving the way for closer economic and security ties.

UK leads NATO push to strengthen Euro-Atlantic security

The United Kingdom is a main subject in NATO talks in Antalya, Turkey, as foreign ministers from across the Alliance gather to strengthen their collective response to the war in Ukraine and reinforce Euro-Atlantic security.

CCS achieves top rating in government Commercial Standards Assessment (CCIAF)

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) have secured themselves a "Best" rating in the latest Commercial Continuous Improvement Assessment Framework (CCIAF) review, scoring over 90% in a rigorous evaluation of commercial practices across the UK public sector.

200 European territories launch ambitious innovation initiative for local transformation

On 29 April 2025, over 200 European territories will officially kick off the EU Preparatory Action "Innovation for Place-Based Transformation" with a high-level launch event streamed online.

New strategic priorities set out for public sector procurement

The UK Government has issued a new National Procurement Policy Statement (NPPS), which came into effect on 24 February 2025 alongside the Procurement Act 2023.

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