- Radical package unveiled to support business and promote growth
The Government has announced a radical package of measures to support business and promote growth.
Sun, 20/11/2011
- Government shrinks number of Central London Government office spaces by 20 per cent
Unneeded office space is re-used to make savings for taxpayers.
Wed, 02/11/2011
- 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
- Call to action for public sector workers to help deliver public services quicker, cheaper, simpler
All public sector workers are being given a chance to have their say by logging onto the new Tell us How website and sharing their ideas on ways to deliver public services, quicker, cheaper and simpler.
Tue, 25/10/2011
- New Cabinet Manual to be ultimate user’s guide to Government
The ultimate user’s guide to government, setting out how central Government works, has been published by the Prime Minister. Its publication was formally announced in a written ministerial statement.
Mon, 24/10/2011
- Shake-up of Civil Service Training
Reforms are now underway to make Civil Service training more modern, efficient and cost-effective the Minister for the Cabinet Office, Francis Maude, announced today.
Thu, 13/10/2011
- Hundreds of Government websites closed
news release on central government websites
Thu, 06/10/2011
- Behavioural insights could save millions of pounds
Using behavioural insights could save hundreds of millions of pounds over the course of the Parliament and thousands of lives a year, according to an annual report published today.
Thu, 15/09/2011
- One step closer to a single government domain
Plans for a single Government web domain, which would radically reduce the current bureaucracy surrounding Government websites and improve the user experience has moved a step closer.
Thu, 11/08/2011
- 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