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BUSINESS

Deloitte paper calls for greater council IT ownership

13 November 2009

The days of expensive monolithic local government IT programmes are over, according to one of the...

BUSINESS

Pay inconsistencies a threat to small firms

13 November 2009

Small businesses are at risk of going bust because of late paying councils, a new study has found.

BUSINESS

Broadside for broadband firms as rows threaten rural business

13 November 2009

New technology can end the digital divide for rural communities if phone operators and the offici...

FINANCE

Unison mulls over pension eco-plan

13 November 2009

Unison has called on Local Government Pension Scheme trustees to use staff retirement cash to pro...

WHITEHALL

Financial fears for Scotland

13 November 2009

The future of the landmark commitment to free personal care in Scotland is under threat after the...

WHITEHALL

No BNP gains as parties hold ground in by-elections

13 November 2009

BNP leader Nick Griffin’s live TV debate has failed to generate electoral gains.

Caan urges top 'people' outlay

13 November 2009

Recruitment specialist James Caan has urged local government to hire the best people it can while...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Councils admit fears over waste

13 November 2009

The lack of control local authorities have over private sector waste in their area is a cause for...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Green concerns over new NPSs

12 November 2009

Councils could be caught up in a row between the Government and environmental groups over plans t...

WHITEHALL

Norfolk councils explore joint approach

12 November 2009

Two Norfolk councils have vowed to explore further joint working in a bid improve service efficie...