- Government appoints Chief Procurement Officer to cut waste
The Minister for the Cabinet Office, Francis Maude today announced that John Collington will become the first Chief Procurement Officer for the whole of Government
Wed, 20/04/2011
- Supplier representatives to cut costs for Government
‘Crown Representatives’ will ensure that Government receives the best value for money from its major suppliers, by ensuring that the Government acts as a single customer.
Wed, 13/04/2011
- Red Tape Challenge
The Government has launched a website challenging the public to help us cut unnecessary regulations.
Thu, 07/04/2011
- Government launches Major Projects Authority
Major Government projects will now be subject to tough controls to improve performance in delivering on time and in budget. All major projects will be scrutinised by the new Major Projects Authority (MPA).
Thu, 31/03/2011
- Government to save millions on ICT
Francis Maude today launched a strategy for cutting public spending on government information and communication technology (ICT) by millions of pounds. The Government ICT Strategy aims to cut duplication and waste in Government ICT.
Wed, 30/03/2011
- Innovation Launch Pad
The Government has launched a new online tool, the Innovation Launch Pad, to enable small businesses to pitch their ideas on how they could do the business of government more cheaply or more efficiently.
Wed, 30/03/2011
- Review of Government Direct Communication and COI
The review into Government Direct Communication and the role of COI has been published today.
Fri, 18/03/2011
- Government to spend billions less through quangos
Francis Maude has announced that departments are estimating reductions in spending through public bodies (Quangos) of £11 billion a year by 2014-15.
Wed, 16/03/2011
- Response to NAO report on Managing staff costs
Governemnt's response to NAO report on Managing staff costs in central government.
Fri, 11/03/2011
- Government property strategy cuts millions in costs
Minister for the Cabinet Office Francis Maude has set out progress on the Government’s property strategy, which is designed to save money by ensuring office space is used effectively and expensive property leases are reduced.
Thu, 03/03/2011
