January 29, 2020
How the UK Government can prepare for automation by upskilling its own workforce
As a major employer, the government can lead by example when it comes to upskilling UK citizens by first investing in their own workforce.
Government and Public Services
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December 20, 2019
Making the UK fairer: How we work
With a new Conservative government in place after the general election, we’ve been reflecting on what we’ve been hearing from the public on priorities for building a fairer future for everyone in the UK.
December 16, 2019
Back to the mission: what fundraisers should be thinking about for 2020 and beyond?
Andy Theedom recently attended a meeting of the Institute’s Directors’ Network, to discuss what fundraisers should be thinking about for 2020 and beyond. This blog is an abridged version of those remarks.
December 09, 2019
How data can drive Good Growth for Cities
As we enter a new chapter in public spending, it’s a good time to reflect on the impact of sustained years of reduced funding and slow economic recovery from recession and how they have reshaped the places in which we live.
November 28, 2019
Creating a fairer future for the UK: scaling-up the potential
Our 2019 PwC Scale GovTech Programme has welcomed 10 scale-ups with innovate ideas to transform the government sector, with clear links to our recent Future of Government campaign. Find out more.
October 18, 2019
Making the UK fairer: How the government can transform to empower disabled people
How can we make the UK fairer by empowering disabled people?
October 17, 2019
Making the most of AI and new technology for policing
A quick glance through the global reporting about police use of AI and new technology, shows the challenges that come hand in hand with potential benefits when it comes to new technologies such as facial recognition. So, how can police use AI and new technology wisely and responsibly?
September 04, 2019
Time for a fair spending review?
by Daniel Burke UK Strategy& Partner Email +44 (0)7764 661609 Spending Reviews – of which there was a mini, and fast tracked, one today –...
July 15, 2019
How can councils develop a digital mindset?
Andy Theedom explores the findings of our latest local government survey, The Local State We’re In, and finds that funding pressures are still constraining local councils from fulfilling their ambitions, and no less so when it comes to technology.
July 05, 2019
UK service exports: Barriers to staying in the Premier League
Dominic Boyle | Trade Consultant Profile | Email | As the UK moves ever closer to Brexit, much attention has been paid to the implications...
July 03, 2019
How can the next Spending Review work better for different places?
Reflecting on our roundtable with the Institute for Government Nancy Park considers how the Spending Review can work better for different places
June 12, 2019
How are charities fundraising for impact?
Dan Chan explores what resonated most with charities about the findings of our Fundraising for Impact research.
June 11, 2019
What does the next generation of digital public services need to deliver?
5 core values to build digital public services designed around citizen's needs.
May 29, 2019
The citizens’ perspective on creating a fair and inclusive future
As part of our future of government programme we’ve been looking at what constitutes fairness in the eyes of the public.
April 25, 2019
It's time to speed up with the under 35s
By Grant Klein. Changing customer expectations are directly impacting regional bus and train operators. Unless they act now, they’ll continue to lose their passengers.
March 21, 2019
Which taxes could be devolved to local government in England?
By Mike Suarez and Sharon Blain. What are the options for tax devolution in England and how much revenue could they generate?
February 27, 2019
Mapping out the route to the ‘smart city’ vision
While technology brings us closer to the aspiration of a smart city providing ever more tailored and responsive services for citizens, it remains unclear how to make it a reality that works for everyone. Underpinning development towards a smart future is a reinvention of our transport service and the infrastructure that supports them.
February 12, 2019
How can councils help build the care workforce of the future?
By Emma Franklin and Matt Jones. With rising demand for adult social care and a deficit of up to 290,000 care workers by 2030, Emma Franklin and Matt Jones explore three questions councils should ask themselves if they're to build a care workforce for the future.
February 01, 2019
Five things topping the agenda for charities in 2019
By Aidan Sutton. What's topping the agenda for charities for 2019? From fundraising and finance, to Brexit and digital disruption, Aidan Sutton outlines key issues for charities in the year ahead.
December 18, 2018
Harvest what you sow - four ways to improve business engagement in future negotiations
Deal, or No Deal, let’s not forget that it’s business that trades. While government negotiates the future trade agreements, it’s business that delivers on the ambition of economic growth
