Rockford associates: Providing a financial lifeline for councils in 2024 and beyond
Recovery audit specialists, Rockford Associates, discuss how increasing financial pressures are impacting local councils, the services they provide, and, therefore, the welfare of residents, and how their company can help.
What can local governments do to combat heat stress and increase safety?
Wildfires and record heat waves turn our summers into a nightmare. In this vein, what can local governments do to combat heat stress and increase safety? Vasileios Latinos, Head of Resilience and Climate Adaptation at ICLEI Europe, provides a detailed response.
Public sector trend predictions 2024: Addressing challenges and embracing innovation
In an ever-shifting landscape of public governance and services, the year 2024 promises to bring about notable transformations and challenges for the public sector. As we explore the public sector trends across different facets of the public sector, the common thread is the call for adaptability and innovation.
Qatar and the Israel-Hamas conflict: Hybrid mediation power on display
Here, Professor Vassilis K. Fouskas explains the diplomatic and mediative powers of Qatar and its influence in the current Israel-Hamas conflict.
UK Government: Disabled people urged to work from home or face benefit cuts
In a significant policy shift, the UK government, led by Chief Secretary to the Treasury Laura Trott, urges disabled people with mobility and mental health challenges to work from home or risk losing benefits, emphasising it as a citizen's duty.
Israel and Hamas reach hostage deal, temporarily halt fighting in Gaza
In a groundbreaking diplomatic move, Israel and Hamas, with Qatari mediation, have agreed to a four-day pause in the conflict.
The ENGAGE final event: Enhancing citizen involvement in disaster preparedness
Enhancing citizen involvement in disaster preparedness, response and recovery: A step forward for the Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA)?.
UK-ROK accord strengthens sanctions enforcement against North Korea
UK-ROK accord: The Republic of Korea and the UK (ROK) have signed an Accord solidifying their commitment to jointly enforce United Nations Security Council (UNSC) sanctions against North Korea.
King’s Speech: Setting a new economic direction?
The King's Speech announced a roadmap for a better and brighter future for the country, focussing on economic growth, further strengthening the NHS, stricter measures on crime, energy security and the UK’s international standing on global issues, but how does the Government plan to do this?
UK’s Sunak faces setback as Rwanda migrant scheme deemed ‘unlawful’
The UK's Supreme Court dealt a blow to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, declaring the Rwanda migrant scheme unlawful, impacting his immigration policy ahead of the upcoming election..
The Cabinet reshuffle: Everything you need to know
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has held a cabinet reshuffle, bringing back ex-prime minister Lord David Cameron as foreign secretary .
EU needs shared border management for human rights
José Antonio Moreno Díaz, EESC member and Co-rapporteur for the EESC opinion on Multiannual strategic policy for European integrated border management, says the EU needs shared border management that guarantees human rights.
Science, research and innovation policy in Canada
Open Access Government provides background and updates on Canada’s science, research and innovation policy.
Innovation, learning, policing and online safety: The King’s Speech
In the King’s Speech, we saw announcements of long-term strategies to meet deficits in healthcare training, much-needed investment in mental health services and encouragement in engagement in innovative technologies, but what about policing and public safety?
NHS waiting lists could reach 8 million by summer 2024
According to modelling work from the Health Foundation charity, the NHS waiting lists may exceed eight million by next summer, even if doctor strikes stop.
British high street curation: Why highest bidder isn’t always best for retail
The British high street is rapidly declining and London is no exception, as the capital’s most iconic shopping street has fallen to discount stores and American candy stores in recent years.
Investment of £48m to improve infrastructure in lower-income countries
In a groundbreaking move, Minister of State for Development and Africa Andrew Mitchell revealed a new £48 million program to enhance infrastructure in lower-income countries.
UK commits £10 Million in aid for Occupied Palestinian Territories
In response to the escalating conflict in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs), the UK's Prime Minister has pledged £10 million in humanitarian aid. This funding aims to support civilians caught in the turmoil and improve their living conditions.
UK and Bangladesh strengthen aid for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh
UK and Bangladesh join together as the UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, has pledged an additional £4.5 million.
Enabling innovative connectivity solutions for the public sector
Here’s an update on Network Services 3 from Crown Commercial Service, a prime example of providing innovative connectivity solutions to the public sector.