Progressive state leadership: A political vision of sustainable development
Here Professor Richard Beardsworth, University of Leeds, continues his series on progressive state leadership by suggesting how it can spearhead the political vision of sustainable development.
Towards a British-European partnership on a circular economy
The United Kingdom is about to leave the EU – but there are opportunities to rebuild a strong partnership around a more circular economy, states Professor Raimund Bleischwitz, Director of UCL Bartlett School of Environment, Energy and Resources.
Politics and COVID-19: A third chance for European solidarity
László Andor, Secretary General of the Foundation for European Progressive Studies (FEPS) and former Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion (2010-2014), argues that we now have a third chance for European solidarity in this politics COVID-19 focus.
Achieving the ‘levelling up’ agenda needs to go beyond a Green Book refresh
Infrastructure in the developed world is creaking – we estimate that over $4.6 trillion of spend is required by 2035 to keep pace with needs, and a Green Book refresh won't do it.
Research shows that police militarisation does not reduce crime
In the 2020 summer of Black Lives Matter protests, police militarisation was everywhere, with tanks rolling in the streets, officers dressed in full combat gear and armed with automatic weaponry - the question is, does it help to control crime?
Dstl signals bright future for SME research in defence and security
Rob Solly, Division Head, Defence and Security Analysis, tells us how the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) signals a bright future for SME research in defence and security.
Data use in government: Where we’re going next
Sue Bateman, Deputy Director for Data and Innovation at the Government Digital Service (GDS), explores data use in government and in this vein, where we’re going next.
2021 social media trends for government and public sector
Joanne Sweeney, Chief Executive Officer of Public Sector Marketing Institute, shares the top three social media trends for 2021 that relate to government and public sector specifically.
Is Government the winner of the UK digital transformation race?
Digital and Technology Services Director at Opencast Software Jason Kay gives us an insight into UK digital transformation, and how the Government is paving the way for sustainable and effective digitisation.
The UK’s plans to boldly become a global leader in space
Graham Turnock, CEO, UK Space Agency charts the UK’s plans to boldly become a global leader in space.
Using Interpretive Policy Analysis to drive positive change
Dr Koen Bartels, Senior Lecturer in Public Management at the University of Birmingham, discusses the importance of taking an interpretive approach to policy making.
UK winter plan: The Liverpool system of mass community testing
Prime Minister Boris Johnson yesterday (23 November) announced his UK winter plan to the House of Commons, proposing a mass community testing scheme, stricter Tiers, and weekly tests for prison staff.
European Commission reveals first LGBTQ equality strategy
The Commission announced the adoption of their first official LGBTQ equality strategy - how will this be felt in Member States which oppose LGBTQ rights?
Students allowed to travel home for Christmas under Government guidance
Under new Government guidance, university students will be allowed to travel home for Christmas on staggered departure dates to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission.
Poverty focus: Empowering mothers of street children
Emily Malcolm from Toybox argues that empowering mothers of street children through business has important ripple effects to change the future for generations to come in this fascinating poverty focus.
Further insights into social value in the public sector
Adam Crampsie, Managing Director, Bloom Procurement Services provides additional insights when it comes to social value in the public sector.
Should the Early Years address food poverty?
June O’Sullivan MBE, CEO of London Early Years Foundation (LEYF), stresses the need for the Government to make the free school meal voucher scheme available to all children, including those below the age of five.
Researchers found that job insecurity overshadows fear of COVID-19
The study showed that fear of dwindling resources and job insecurity could distract individuals from following COVID-19 regulations for Americans across 43 states.
Government extends furlough scheme until March
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced that the government's furlough scheme will be extended until the end of March.
Upgrading government digital services is crucial to pandemic recovery
James Herbert, founder and CEO of new London-headquartered tech firm, Foundry4, discusses the importance of upgrading government digital services to support an economic recovery.