- Highways the quickest route to fair payment for small businesses
Highways Agency pioneers new way of paying its supply chain that will see small construction businesses working on government projects receiving payment within a few days.
Thu, 09/02/2012
- JMC agreement on 2012 Olympics consequential funding
The UK, Scottish and Welsh Governments and the Northern Ireland Executive have reached agreement on an inter-administration dispute concerning the application of the Barnett formula to funds set aside for regeneration and transport within the budget for the Olympics Games in 2012.
Thu, 22/12/2011
- Government spend slashed by £60 million on staff costs and Government Procurement Cards as more data opened up for first ever time
As part of its commitment to drive out unnecessary costs and make the UK a world leader in transparency, Francis Maude, Minister for the Cabinet Office, has announced the Government has reduced its spend on Government Procurement cards and bonuses by £60 million and published a wealth of new information.
Thu, 27/10/2011
- Big Society drive to boost local social action begins
The £80 million Community First fund, which will provide small grants to community groups and local social action projects opens today.
Thu, 06/10/2011
- £10million to kick start Big Society public services
£10million fund for charities and social enterprises to help them develop the skills and infrastructure to win more capital investment and public service contracts.
Mon, 25/07/2011
- First Government mutual joint venture goes live
The first ever public sector mutual joint venture has been officially created, offering over 475 staff at My Civil Service Pension (MyCSP) co-ownership of their organisation.
Wed, 20/07/2011
- Government to invest £22 billion in construction projects
Minister for the Cabinet Office, Francis Maude announces £22 billion investment in Government construction projects
Tue, 19/07/2011
- Big business urged to pass on prompt payments to SMEs
Francis Maude, Minister for the Cabinet Office, has renewed the government’s pledge to increase support for Britain’s small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) by calling on business to pay their bills promptly like Government.
Tue, 19/07/2011
- Government renews focus on cities
New support for England’s largest cities to boost growth, including the appointment of a dedicated Minister for Cities, Greg Clark.
Tue, 19/07/2011
- £30 million fund for charity support services opens
A new £30 million Big Society fund has been set-up to modernise organisations that supply critical support to front-line charities, voluntary groups and social enterprises.
Fri, 15/07/2011
