Members of occupational defined contribution (DC) pension schemes may be missing out on potential benefits of long-term investments in ventures such as small firms, housing, green energy and sustainable development, according to the Minister for Pensi… read more
The Coal Authority ‘went local’ for works at the remote Allerdean Mill mine water treatment scheme in the Scottish borders after it was found that the location wasn’t covered by any existing procurement framework – and no larger contractors made a bid… read more
The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) have today launched a five-day capacity building seminar to help UK Overseas Territories support safe maritime trade. The seminar, delivered as part of the government’s Overseas Territories Seabed Mapping Programme, w… read more
Twenty eight academy trusts have been ordered to justify salaries over £100,000, as the Government continues its drive to ensure pay in schools matches individual responsibilities and the standard of education on offer. Academies Minister Lord Agnew h… read more
Councils in England are to benefit from increased funding for core services including additional support for the most vulnerable in society, Communities Secretary Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP confirmed today (5 February 2019). Local authorities’ core s… read more