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BUSINESS

National Audit Office report – the introduction of the Work Programme

By LGiU | 27 February 2012

The LGiU looks at the findings of the recently published NAO report on the Work Programme.

HEALTH

Question: How did a Government committed to social enterprise close down parts to build third sector capacity?

By Paul Corrigan | 27 February 2012

Paul Corrigan looks at how the NHS reform has become a mess for the Government.

Two words could create stronger relationships: mea culpa

24 February 2012

WHITEHALL

Community funding - have we got it right?

By Richard Stay | 24 February 2012

Richard Stay asks why is funding provided to 'high risk' community groups.

HEALTH

The Government's failed reforms

By Paul Corrigan | 24 February 2012

Paul Corrigan says that the communication of NHS reforms has been poorly executed.

LGiU/MJ Local Finance Bill survey: analysis and infographics

24 February 2012

FINANCE

Is fiddling the figures all part of the game now?

By Blair McPherson | 24 February 2012

Blair Mcpherson looks at the performance management culture in public services.

FINANCE

Survey carries a caveat for Pickles

By Heather Jameson | 23 February 2012

This week's exclusive MJ survey of council finances – conducted jointly with the authoritative te...

WHITEHALL

What might have been in UK politics

By Michael Burton | 23 February 2012

Being an anorak, I pass my spare time waiting for the signals to work again on London’s Central l...

FINANCE

The Welfare Reform Bill heralds a big change

By Carolyn Downs | 23 February 2012

Carolyn Downs looks at how the Welfare Reform Bill could herald a profound change in the role of ...