Labour FoIs show competition argument is just getting started

If you accept Labour’s analysis, you’re not just experiencing longer waiting lists and poorer care as a result of the Government’s reforms of the NHS. You’re also paying through the nose for the NHS’s legal representation when it comes to competition for the delivery...

2014 – The year of the cost of living?

It’s official. We’re going to be reading and hearing about the ‘cost of living’ well into 2014. Granted, it’s not an exactly earth shattering revelation, but the importance of everyday living costs and pay to the political narrative has been underlined this week by Ed...

Outsourcing public services and reputation

The reality is that the Government has to outsource public services. It lacks the resources – both infrastructure and personnel – to do everything itself. It is also often cheaper to bring in outside support: the private sector has a long-established reputation for...

Cameron will force EU to change

Managing Director Chris Whitehouse considers the future of British engagement in the European Union in his latest article for The Universe. To view Chris’ article, please click here.