Public sector workers win modest pay boost
Press Review 23 February 2005
Public sector workers are set for pay rises of between 2.5 and three per cent, around the rate of inflation.
Home Office 'too relaxed' over targets
News Article 22 February 2005
A committee of MPs has accused the Home Office of being too relaxed in its approach to target setting.
Pensions liability 'outstrips national debt'
Press Review 18 February 2005
The government's liability for public sector pensions has grown so much in recent years that it now outstrips the national debt.
Milburn welcomes 'tidal wave' of choice
News Article 11 February 2005
Labour campaign chief Alan Milburn has said the government's drive towards choice in the public sector is a response to a "tidal wave" of demands from voters.
Milburn hails 'tidal wave' of choice
Press Review 11 February 2005
Labour's policy and campaign chief Alan Milburn has said the government's drive towards choice in the public sector is a response to a "tidal wave" of demands from voters.
Gershon questions Tory efficiency plan
News Article 3 February 2005
Sir Peter Gershon has raised doubts about the ability of the Conservatives to deliver on their plans for £35 billion of public sector efficiency savings.
Councils warn Whitehall on efficiency push
News Article 1 February 2005
Ministers should put their own house in order before telling councils to improve their efficiency, local government chiefs have warned.
Reid outlines NHS reform manifesto
News Article 31 January 2005
John Reid has set out his personal manifesto for extending choice in the NHS.
Reid backs greater choice in public services
Press Review 28 January 2005
John Reid has claimed that the "politics of consumerism" is the next stage in the development of new Labour.
Reid warns reform critics
Press Review 27 January 2005
The health secretary is set to warn Labour critics of public service reform that they are damaging the party's chances of winning a third term.
Ministers hunt for IT experts
Press Review 21 January 2005
Ministers are planning to recruit a team of information technology experts with extensive management experience to modernise the way public services are delivered.
Public sector gripped by insecurity
Press Review 18 January 2005
A new survey has shown the extent of job insecurity in the public sector.
Ambulances 'forced to wait for A&E beds'
News Article 17 January 2005
The leader of Britain's biggest union has attacked government targets on A&E waiting times, which he claims have led to queues of ambulances outside hospitals.
New claim on Labour 'waste'
Press Review 13 January 2005
The government's waste and pointless spending costs taxpayers £81 billion annually, it was claimed yesterday.
New code for public services
Press Review 11 January 2005
A new code of governance for public services is being launched today.
