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New £500,000 government fund to help community groups reduce energy bills and manage energy

New £500,000 government fund to help community groups reduce energy bills and manage energy

Wednesday, 12 March 2014

12 community energy projects are set to receive up to £500,000 as a boost from the Cabinet Office and the Department for Energy and Climate Change....

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UK wide investment secured to grow the social economy

UK wide investment secured to grow the social economy

Wednesday, 12 March 2014

A number of private sector partners are strengthening their involvement in the UK’s rising social investment market. ...

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More talented school leavers take the fast track to government

More talented school leavers take the fast track to government

Tuesday, 11 March 2014

The number of young people applying to be a Civil Service Fast Track apprentice has gone up by 30% this year....

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Laying the foundation for more efficient future cities

Laying the foundation for more efficient future cities

Friday, 07 March 2014

Francis Maude visited Cardiff University to see a new Spatial Design Network Analysis tool and regeneration plans for Swansea High Street....

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New Crown Representatives to help government get value for money

New Crown Representatives to help government get value for money

Tuesday, 04 March 2014

6 experienced business leaders will join the Crown Representatives network to make sure government contracts offer good value for money....

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Reassurance on consumer protection in EU US trade deal

Reassurance on consumer protection in EU US trade deal

Monday, 03 March 2014

Ken Clarke has provided reassurance on consumer standards at a round table discussion on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership....

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New encryption service will improve public service delivery

New encryption service will improve public service delivery

Thursday, 27 February 2014

A new encryption service will allow government to share secure information safely over the Public Services Network (PSN). ...

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Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg on higher education

Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg on higher education

Tuesday, 25 February 2014

Nick Clegg spoke to young people and parents, and took questions on, higher education, including the number of young people applying and entering univ...

Future of government services: 5 public service reform principles

Future of government services: 5 public service reform principles

Monday, 24 February 2014

Francis Maude speaks in Dubai on reforming government services....

Mutuals support programme: 2 years on

Mutuals support programme: 2 years on

Wednesday, 19 February 2014

2 years after it was set up, the mutuals support programme is celebrating the successes of public service mutuals across the country....

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£11 million funding to boost opportunities for young people

£11 million funding to boost opportunities for young people

Wednesday, 19 February 2014

41 voluntary and community sector organisations will be granted a total of £11 million to encourage young people to help others through social action....

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David Cameron’s statement on the UK storms and flooding

David Cameron’s statement on the UK storms and flooding

Wednesday, 12 February 2014

Statement by the Prime Minister on the storms and flooding affecting the United Kingdom....

Cross government copyright deal to save money as part of long term economic plan

Cross government copyright deal to save money as part of long term economic plan

Tuesday, 11 February 2014

Savings of £1 million a year - a 65% reduction - by negotiating a new single deal for copyright licensing. ...

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The importance of Scotland to the UK: David Cameron’s speech

The importance of Scotland to the UK: David Cameron’s speech

Friday, 07 February 2014

The Prime Minister called on people across the UK to speak out in favour of the UK and against Scottish independence. ...

Funding boost for programmes that reduce reoffending

Funding boost for programmes that reduce reoffending

Thursday, 06 February 2014

Charities and social enterprises who use innovative ways to reduce reoffending in England have been handed a boost worth more than £2 million....

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Funding for new ways to encourage voter registration

Funding for new ways to encourage voter registration

Wednesday, 05 February 2014

New funding will help to boost voter registration in Great Britain and make sure that everyone in the country has the chance to vote....

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New Crown Commercial Service leadership team revealed

New Crown Commercial Service leadership team revealed

Wednesday, 05 February 2014

Cabinet Office unveils the leadership team that will help the Crown Commercial Service save taxpayer money....

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‘Nudge Unit’ forming mutual joint venture

‘Nudge Unit’ forming mutual joint venture

Wednesday, 05 February 2014

The Behavioural Insights Team, or 'Nudge Unit', is teaming up with Nesta to create a new joint venture in line with the government's long term economi...

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Government and regulators meet to combat cyber threats to essential services

Government and regulators meet to combat cyber threats to essential services

Wednesday, 05 February 2014

Sector regulators, ministers and senior officials meet at a summit to discuss how to address cyber threats to crucial infrastructure....

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£17 million estimated savings as cost of taxpayer funded trade union representation halves

£17 million estimated savings as cost of taxpayer funded trade union representation halves

Tuesday, 04 February 2014

The cost to taxpayers of trade union representatives in government departments has halved, according to figures published today....

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John Manzoni to lead Major Projects Authority

John Manzoni to lead Major Projects Authority

Monday, 03 February 2014

The former BP executive will bring 30 years’ commercial experience to government’s projects assurer, improving public services and saving taxpayers mo...

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Chinese New Year 2014: David Cameron's speech

Chinese New Year 2014: David Cameron's speech

Monday, 03 February 2014

This speech was made at a reception in Downing Street to celebrate Chinese New Year 2014. ...

UK France Summit: David Cameron and Francois Hollande press conference

UK France Summit: David Cameron and Francois Hollande press conference

Friday, 31 January 2014

Prime Minister David Cameron and French President Francois Hollande gave a joint press conference during the UK-France Summit 2014....

World Economic Forum (Davos) 2014: speech by David Cameron

World Economic Forum (Davos) 2014: speech by David Cameron

Thursday, 30 January 2014

The Prime Minister made a speech on the opportunities of reshoring at the World Economic Forum (Davos 2014)...

New guidance to reduce cost of construction projects

New guidance to reduce cost of construction projects

Wednesday, 29 January 2014

Draft guidance has been published to help reduce waste and improve relationships when procuring public sector construction projects. ...

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Sprint 14: speech by Francis Maude

Sprint 14: speech by Francis Maude

Wednesday, 29 January 2014

Minister for the Cabinet Office Francis Maude spoke about simpler, clearer and faster digital services at a showcase for digital government....

New digital public services will help Britain win the global race

New digital public services will help Britain win the global race

Wednesday, 29 January 2014

Government showcases digital services which are simpler, clearer and faster at Sprint 14....

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Government unveils online voter registration

Government unveils online voter registration

Wednesday, 29 January 2014

The online voter registration system was unveiled at Sprint 14 ahead of its launch in June. ...

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David Cameron's Holocaust Commission speech

David Cameron's Holocaust Commission speech

Tuesday, 28 January 2014

This speech was made at a reception in Downing Street for survivors of the Holocaust and other genocides to launch the Holocaust Commission. ...

Supporting small businesses: David Cameron’s speech to the Federation of Small Businesses

Supporting small businesses: David Cameron’s speech to the Federation of Small Businesses

Monday, 27 January 2014

David Cameron took part in a question and answer session after giving a speech to the Federation of Small Businesses. ...

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