Blair pledges final push on public service reform
News Article 12 May 2005
Tony Blair has pledged to push ahead with reform of the public services during his final years in office.
Public service set for private outsourcing
Press Review 18 April 2005
A new study suggests that a fifth of public services will be outsourced to private companies and charities by 2006/7 under Labour plans
Pensions summit 'productive'
News Article 31 March 2005
Union bosses and the government have described their pensions summit as productive.
Public service pay principles agreed
News Article 31 March 2005
Ministers and unions have agreed on a new set of principles to guide public sector pay deals.
CBI warns on efficiency plan
Press Review 29 March 2005
Businesses have little faith that plans to improve public sector efficiency can be delivered, finds a CBI survey.
CBI voices fresh doubts over efficiency drive
News Article 29 March 2005
The CBI has warned that businesses have little faith in plans to improve public sector efficiency.
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Study raises questions over government targets
News Article 23 March 2005
Government departments are still struggling to produce relevant and reliable data on their performance, according to a report from the National Audit Office.
MPs criticise 'choice' agenda
Press Review 18 March 2005
Ministers have overplayed the benefits of giving consumers access to a wider range of health and education providers, according to MPs.
MPs back 'practical choice' in public services
News Article 17 March 2005
The Commons public administration select committee has called on the government to be more realistic about the role of choice in public services.
Charity calls for housing cash boost
News Article 17 March 2005
Housing charity Shelter has told the government to treble its spending on social housing and create a department for housing and communities.
Budget 2005: Public services
News Article 16 March 2005
Public services are to receive continued increases in expenditure, the chancellor has confirmed.
Prison jobs move to Wales
News Article 15 March 2005
The Home Office is moving up to 500 Prison Service administration jobs to South
