May 17, 2012
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UK communications sector vital to rebalancing the economy – CBI
The Government needs to “think big” when it publishes its forthcoming Communications Bill, and be ambitious about what one of the UK’s fastest growing sectors can achieve, the CBI said. Click here... (Continue reading)
England’s Waste Infrastructure
This report presents the results of work conducted by the Environment Agency at the request of Defra, to help improve understanding of England’s waste management infrastructure. Click here... (Continue reading)
High Speed 2: the next government project disaster?
There is a significant risk that High Speed 2 (HS2) will become the latest in a long series of government big-project disasters with higher-than-forecast costs and lower-than-forecast benefits. HS2 is not commercially viable and will require substantial and increasing levels... (Continue reading)
Government accepts new recommendations from NHS Future Forum
The Government has accepted the latest recommendations from the independent NHS Future Forum, Health Secretary Andrew Lansley announced today. Click here... (Continue reading)
MPs say best interests of Welsh people must remain in focus under new consumer advocacy plans
Strong, independent, Welsh-focused consumer advocacy must be guaranteed by Government, says Welsh Affairs Committee in new report. Click here... (Continue reading)
Unlocking growth in the UK’s ‘forgotten army’ of medium-sized businesses
Medium-sized businesses are the UK’s ‘forgotten army’, too long overlooked by government but with the potential to inject between £20bn and £50bn into the economy by 2020. Click here... (Continue reading)
Right to buy 2.0
Conservative MP David Davis and Labour MP Frank Field join forces in a bid to unlock the capital trapped in social houses where the owner is not allowed to buy their home and to channel the revenue generated into improving... (Continue reading)
Providing external assurance: Findings from auditors’ work at NHS trusts and foundation trusts
The Commission has published a briefing summarising the findings from its appointed auditors’ reviews of quality accounts at 91 NHS acute and mental health trusts, including the Isle of Wight Primary Care Trust. Click here... (Continue reading)
Allocation of accommodation: Guidance for local housing authorities in England – Consultation
The Government is consulting on new draft statutory guidance on social housing allocations for local authorities in England. The new guidance is intended to assist authorities to take advantage of the provisions in the Localism Act 2011 which give back... (Continue reading)
Government response to the future of local audit consultation
Following the announcement of its decision to abolish the Audit Commission in August 2010, the Government consulted on its proposals for a new local public audit framework from 31 March to 30 June 2011. Click here... (Continue reading)
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