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Public bodies: governance and funding
How public bodies' objectives are set, and the funding and other constraints within which they must operate.
Public bodies: scrutiny and accountability
How public bodies are scrutinised and held accountable for performance, as well as how they can be directed by ministers.
The Winter Of Discontent 2.0
The Times' Rachel Sylvester joins us to discuss public service strikes and NHS reform, and to look ahead to government in 2023.
Croydon Council’s struggle to balance the books
Latest financial statement should be a warning to other strapped councils – and to the government, says Matthew Fright
Scottish government 2023/24 budget
The Scottish government’s annual budget allocates devolved spending in Scotland for the next financial year and sets some tax rates.
The Home Office should publish its evaluation plan for the Rwanda scheme
The Home Office should publish its evaluation plan before the first flight takes off.
Civil service–ministerial relations: time for a reset
Relations between civil servants and ministers require an urgent reset.
Ministerial maternity leave should not mean appointing inexperienced replacements
When Rishi Sunak decides who will cover for Michelle Donelan, he should bear in mind who has relevant expertise and experience.
Pay review bodies
Pay review bodies are independent panels that gather evidence and then provide government with advice each year on pay for many public sector workers.
The Clinically Extremely Vulnerable People Service
A summary of a roundtable discussion with public servants and others involved in setting up the Clinically Extremely Vulnerable People Service.