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BUSINESS

UK procurement most expensive in EU

By Laura Sharman | 11 July 2013

The UK public sector procurement process is the most expensive and time-consuming in the EU, new ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

BT rapped over slow rollout of its superfast broadband

By Jamie Hailstone | 11 July 2013

Communications giant BT has hit back at claims it is not contributing enough to the rural broadba...

BUSINESS

Procurement will boost local growth

By Laura Sharman | 11 July 2013

For every £1 spent by local authorities on procuring goods and services from local firms, 51p is ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Heseltine sizing up Richmond HQ

By Mark Conrad | 11 July 2013

Coalition growth tsar, Lord Heseltine, reveals plans to relocate his publishing firm to a new hea...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

CIPFA 2013: Umunna says Governments must boost business

By Heather Jameson | 10 July 2013

Shadow business secretary Chuka Umanna demands more entreprenurial approach from Whitehall, at CI...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Social enterprises outperform SMEs, study shows

By Thomas Bridge | 09 July 2013

Social enterprises are increasing trade with the public sector while outperforming mainstream bus...

FINANCE

Survey shows councils are simplifying procurement practices

By Laura Sharman | 08 July 2013

Number of councils adopting different processes for tenders below EU thresholds has increased fro...

BUSINESS

6,000 May Gurney staff transfer over to Kier

By Jamie Hailstone | 08 July 2013

Around 6,000 staff from May Gurney have transferred over to the Kier Group as company’s takeover ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Rural broadband programme two years behind schedule says NAO

By Jamie Hailstone | 05 July 2013

The Government’s programme to roll out superfast broadband around two years behind schedule, spen...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

LGA Conference 2013: fight and resist Whitehall 'Nimbys', Heseltine urges

By Jonathan Werran | 03 July 2013

Lord Heseltine suggests single pot could increase over next spending review, and calls for fight ...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Business Solutions

£133,234

This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in shaping the region’s economic future and driving long-term prosperity. Apply for this job

Tees Valley Combined Authority

Director of Infrastructure

£133,234

Tees Valley Combined Authority is seeking an experienced, strategic individual to lead the Infrastructure Directorate. Apply for this job

Tees Valley Combined Authority

Joint Health Commissioning Manager

£59008 - £62422

About UsOxfordshire Cou... Apply for this job

Oxfordshire County Council