‘Over the Horizon’, which is based on a series of in-depth interviews with General Counsel, reveals that senior in-house lawyers have adopted six new core functional responsibilities, in addition to their role as legal advisers. Chief amongst these is a... (Continue reading)
Here you can browse the report together with the Proceedings of the Committee. The published report was ordered by the House of Commons to be printed 14 May 2014. To view the report click, here.... (Continue reading)
The ICO has identified eight important areas of computer security that have frequently arisen during investigations of data breaches. These areas are the focus of this report. The eight areas are: Software updates SQL injection Unnecessary services Decommissioning of software... (Continue reading)
After the abolition of the Regional Development Agencies, the Department for Communities and Local Government and the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills set up a range of new initiatives for promoting local economic growth, including Local Enterprise Partnerships, the... (Continue reading)
The Government shares the analysis that it is essential to stimulate the continued development of a vibrant SME sector. This response sets out a number of activities which will support that development and recognises that more needs to be done... (Continue reading)
Landmark new report explains why the 2015 government must commit to transforming England’s broken housebuilding market, or cope with a deepening housing crisis. To view the report click, here.... (Continue reading)
The Making Progress report suggests a Skills for Progress Scheme under which private and public sector employers – or local enterprise partnerships acting on behalf of small firms in their area – could apply for funding to train up anyone... (Continue reading)
Councils have improved how they manage procurement but they can achieve further benefits and savings, says the Accounts Commission. To view the report click, here.... (Continue reading)
The Pre-Games Report sets out our commitment to a transparent and long term evaluation of legacy to generate learning for ourselves, future bidders and hosts, and to add to the international literature. To view the report click, here.... (Continue reading)
Here you can browse the report together with the Proceedings of the Committee. The published report was ordered by the House of Commons to be printed 7 April 2014. To view the report click, here.... (Continue reading)