by Sam | 12 Aug 2014 | Uncategorized
Despite much hyped reports in May that turnout in the European Parliament elections had increased compared to the previous elections, the truth has now been revealed – the opposite is the case. The updated numbers, published on the Parliament website, show that...
by Sam | 12 Aug 2014 | Economy, Employment
PublicNet reports that a survey of recruitment shows that public sector organisations intentions are at the highest for five years. The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development survey reveals that recruitment intentions in the public sector have risen to a...
by Sam | 12 Aug 2014 | Outsourcing
The BBC has reported that Serco has posted pre-tax loses of £7.3 million, a drop of 107% to last year. The company was banned for 6 months from bidding for UK Government contracts after it emerged it was overcharging for its offender tagging contract. Poor trading...
by Sam | 11 Aug 2014 | Politics
The Guardian has reported that figures obtained by the Labour Party have shown that a significant number of patients are left waiting outside A&E units because hospitals do not have the capacity to take them in. It is estimated that almost 300,000 patients in...
by Sam | 11 Aug 2014 | Welfare
Iain Duncan Smith will demonstrate his determination to intensify welfare reforms today. The Work and Pensions Secretary will say in a speech that the changes the Coalition has made to the benefits system have played a key role in the recent falls in unemployment and...
