Why we must prioritise investment into digital investment
David Hennell discusses why it's imperative for the future Prime Minister to prioritise digital investment as part of any future ‘Levelling Up’ plans.
UK government to extend financial support to Horizon Europe applicants
The UK government has decided to extend the financial support provided to Horizon Europe applicants, continuing funding to researchers, businesses and innovators.
Governance in the not-for-profit sector
Erika Eliasson-Norris, Founder and CEO of Beyond Governance, discusses with her team governance in the not-for-profit sector.
Resilience: What can be learnt from the national response in Ukraine?
Resilience is the ability to prepare for and adapt to changing conditions - what can the UK learn from Ukraine's national response to war?
How can policymakers address global safety issues?
Over one-third of people feel less safe than they did five years ago - why is this and what can policymakers do to address global safety issues?
Modern American gun ownership values can be linked to slavery
American gun ownership trends in the present day can be historically tied to the number of people who were enslaved in U.S. counties in...
How to tackle the challenge of staff turnover in local governments
James Scott discusses how local governments can make employees feel connected and valued to avoid high staff turnover.
What can government services and sectors learn from each other?
Government services, including the private and public sectors, can adapt to digitalisation together when embracing data sharing and encouraging innovation.
Cost of living fund for disabled people and domestic violence victims
A cost of living fund has been made for those who are struggling the most by price increases – including disabled people, single parents and women suffering from domestic violence.
Nobody’s Home: How can councils get empty homes back into use?
With the cost-of-living crisis at an unaffordable high, councils need to address empty homes and how they can benefit from having new occupants.
Who is the COP27 Youth Envoy and what do they do?
Dr Omnia El Omrani has been selected as the COP27 Youth Envoy, where she is to engage with the wider community to contribute to promoting the inclusion of global young voices.
Redefining communication in local government and public sectors
There is a need for efficient communication in local governments and public sectors with staff, the public and other organisations. Here's how to attain this.
Nikolina Angelkova discusses the uncapped tourism potential in Bulgaria
Nikolina Angelkova, former Tourism Minister for Bulgaria, speaks with Open Access Government about Bulgaria and Southeastern Europe's uncapped tourism potential.
Will there be a general strike?
With inflation soaring and wages stagnating, trade unions are threatening mass industrial action in the form of a general strike.
COP27: Urban transformation and sustainable cities
Experts from the urban and the climate communities discussed action plans to reach more sustainable cities in an initiative workshop for COP27.
What policies and practices are needed to support Levelling Up?
Three years since the phrase Levelling Up was first coined as the slogan to symbolise Boris Johnson’s plans to spread opportunity in left-behind parts...
Another Cold War: EU to cut gas use by 15%
EU to cut gas use by 15% in response to Putin's weaponisation of energy exports - moving one step closer to reducing dependency on Russian energy.
Russian disinformation tackled by new website laws in the UK
New UK laws will require social networks and websites to look for and remove Russian disinformation, including a new criminal offence of 'foreign interference'.
Run up to COP27: recognising the importance of Indigenous leaders
COP26 President Alok Sharma to visit Australia and meet with Indigenous leaders and representatives to discuss climate action in preparation for COP27.
Online Safety Bill delay should not halt safeguarding
Why the delay to the Online Safety Bill should not halt organisations efforts in safeguarding minors on the web.