PUBLIC SECTOR PROFESSIONALS
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- Nanny knows best. Wilby, Peter // New Statesman;4/16/2007, Vol. 136 Issue 4840, p24
In this article the author compares the government of Great Britain with that of Finland, noting that the latter is more efficient and less partisan than the former. He criticizes the fragmentation of British government, on which he blames the ineffectiveness of government policy. He declares...
- When the poor pay twice. Little, Mathew // New Statesman;11/24/2003, Vol. 132 Issue 4665, p33
Focuses on new Labour's public service reform agenda. The role of Britain's charities and volunteer organizations in delivering health, crime reduction, education, and services for children and young people; How the contribution from the voluntary sector differs from privatization; Discussion of...
- In the public eye. Perry, Michelle // Accountancy;Nov2006, Vol. 138 Issue 1359, p44
The article reports on the overhaul being conducted in 2006 of the departments of the U.K. central government, an undertaking that was meant to improve transparency, government accountability and to make the power structure more efficient. The modernization had the effect of increasing the...
- In brief. // Public Finance;04/13/2001, p7
Reports on developments related to public administration in Great Britain for the week of April 13, 2001. Approval for the management of city transport by a public-private partnership in London; Plan to speed up the deportation of people who are refused asylum; Allegation on the compromise of...
- In brief. // Public Finance;04/13/2001, p13
Presents news items concerning politics in Great Britain for the week of April 13, 2001. Advice of Commons committee head Sir Nigel Wicks for Prime Minister Tony Blair on how deal with allegations of misconduct by ministers; Complaints of citizens to the Inland Revenue on their tax payments;...
- A second bit at the legal cherry. Cirell, Stephen; Bennett, John // Public Finance;05/04/2001, p28
Comments on the British government's proposed new Order spelling out a range of activities needed to deliver Best Value. Government's demand for extra power to promote partnerships between local authorities and other bodies; Need to spell out more detail exactly what powers local authorities...
- In brief. // Public Finance;04/07/2000, p15
Presents a roundup of government news from Great Britain as of April 2000. Includes plans to privatize the air traffic control system; Foreign Office's controversial `ethical' foreign policy; Department of Health's web site dedicated to social services.
- Be more accountable, says report. Ward, Seamus // Public Finance;12/01/2000, p10
Highlights the results of the report 'Paying for Progress,' by the Fabian Society. Proposed merger of the British National Audit Office and the Audit Commission; Public's lack of faith in governmental annual reports; Assessments of the government's record against its targets.
- Energy policy certainty leads to supply security. // MarketWatch: Energy;Nov2005, Vol. 4 Issue 11, p17
The article focuses on the need of the Great Britain government to articulate a balanced and long term energy policy to allow the private sector, security in its investment decisions. High energy prices are being laid firmly at the door of the government, as buyers see the absence of a...
