- New office supplies deal to save Government over £18 million a year
As part of the continuing drive to maximise the buying power of Government, Francis Maude has announced two new contracts for office supplies which are expected to deliver savings of over £18 million a year.
Thu, 04/08/2011
- Minister meets South Yorkshire teenagers taking part in National Citizen Service pilot
Francis Maude, Minister for the Cabinet Office, today visited the community trusts of Sheffield Wednesday, Barnsley and Rotherham United Football Clubs, to meet participants taking part in a groundbreaking new scheme, National Citizen Service (NCS).
Wed, 03/08/2011
- How should Government become even more open?
The open data consultation asks the public, businesses and other interested parties for their views on how we might enhance a ‘right to data’ from public service providers and how providers might be held to account for delivering open data.
Tue, 02/08/2011
- Big Society Bank launched
The vision for a Big Society came much closer today as the Big Society Bank – now officially named Big Society Capital – became a reality with the establishment of two expert boards.
Fri, 29/07/2011
- Civil Service Pension consultation launched
The Government’s plans to reform public service pensions, to ensure they remain sustainable for the future, have progressed further with the launch of a new consultation.
Thu, 28/07/2011
- Two-week Whitehall Internship programme opens
The two week Whitehall Internship programme aimed at talented students from under-represented groups officially opened today.
Mon, 25/07/2011
- £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 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
- 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
