UK free to revoke its decision to withdraw from EU, says Court of Justice
The Court of Justice of the European Union, has ruled that the UK is able to renounce its decision to leave the EU without the permission of the other EU member countries.
Accessibility: The key to making government work better
Joshue O Connor, Head of Accessibility (Interim) at Government Digital Service (GDS) argues that accessibility is the key component of making government work better.
Ensuring the consistent application and interpretation of EU law
The Court of Justice of the European Union was founded in 1952 to work with the Member States in ensuring the consistent application and interpretation of European Union (EU) law. Open Access Government finds out more about the excellent work they do
Regulatory policy: The key ingredient of a healthy democracy
Céline Kauffmann, Deputy Head of the OECD’s Regulatory Policy Division argues that regulatory policy is the key ingredient of a healthy democracy
Help to Buy scheme helps over 400,000 first time buyers onto the property ladder
Over 400,000 people have been able to buy their first home thanks to the Government's Help to Buy schemes, new figures show
Kazakhstan: On the challenging road to gender equality
Gulshara Abdykalikova, State Secretary of the Republic of Kazakhstan charts the country’s challenging journey on the road to gender equality
Approaching digital transformation in government: The Internet is OK
Peter Miller from Visionist Ltd explains his perspective on approaching digital transformation in government and the move toward cloud-based solutions.
UK’s productivity puzzle: What can we learn from the UK’s mid-sized cities?
Cllr Imran Khan, Bradford Council and Portfolio Holder for Skills, Key Cities examines the UK’s productivity puzzle, and asks what can we learn from the UK’s mid-sized cities?
Governments across the world urged to engage with ageing populations
A group of global experts on ageing populations will today urge governments across the world to engage better with demographic change.
European Commission: Two thirds of public sector services now online
The 2018 eGovernment Benchmark helps European governments improve their public sector digital services.
Over half of government departments are not future-proofing their digital transformation projects
Research commissioned by Zaizi, found over half of government departments are seeing slow or partial progress in digitising their processes, with even less exploring automation
New homeowners benefit from First Time Buyers relief
More than 180,500 first time buyers have saved a total of £426 million through First Time Buyers Relief, according to HM Revenue and Customs statistics
UK SMEs targeting international markets for growth post-Brexit
UK SMEs are geared up to take advantage of global business opportunities following the UK’s departure from the European Union, according to research published by Key Cities ahead of a significant industry conference on Brexit
Councils warn that costs of caring for adults with learning disabilities could increase by...
The costs of caring for adults with learning disabilities is projected to increase by almost £2bn by 2025 – with England’s largest councils warning that unless these ‘enormous’ costs are recognised, the ‘long-term’ survival of councils is at risk
Jobs climate continues to slow down by perpetual Brexit disarray
It's a very challenging jobs climate due to Brexit, spectre of trade wars in multiple regions, paired with a political climate that rewards antagonism over collaboration and the promise of rising interest rates plus the IR35 rulings
Increase in local government procurement in the North
The value of contracts by local government buyers in the North has increased dramatically since 2016, with £3.6bn-worth of contracts being awarded this year*, The Public Sector Solutions Expo has discovered
UK launches ‘Purple Tuesday’, the first accessible shopping day
Today see's the launch of 'Purple Tuesday', the UK's first accessible shopping day, organised by the disability organisation 'Purple'
UK fashion brands join the fight against Modern Slavery
Major fashion brands across the UK are collaborating with law enforcement bodies to remove modern slavery from the textiles industry.
Digital transformation and local government: Asking the right questions
Callum Sherwood, Public Sector Specialist at Freshworks provides insight into the world of digital transformation and local government and ponders if we are asking the right questions in this vein
Budget to support new housing, high streets and local services
Budget will boost efforts to build homes, restore the dream of home ownership, help our high streets and support councils to deliver local services, says Communities Secretary