Overhaul for public sector productivity criteria
Press Review 14 May 2004
The government is ready to introduce new measuring systems to gauge how the public sector is performing.
Whitehall urged to agree private office deals
Press Review 7 May 2004
The National Audit Office has called on government departments and agencies to band together to get the private sector to run and service their offices.
Downing Street says statistics row is 'nonsense'
News Article 26 April 2004
Downing Street has denied it is covering up damaging statistics on public service productivity.
Howard slams failure to improve public services for firms
News Article 16 April 2004
Michael Howard has accused the government of letting down business by failing to reform public services.
Public sector hit by strike
News Article 13 April 2004
Nearly 100,000 civil servants have staged an industrial action which was set to cause chaos across the public sector.
Public sector housing plans unveiled
News Article 23 March 2004
The government has unveiled a new drive towards providing affordable homes for public sector workers in the South East.
Financial help for key workers
Press Review 23 March 2004
Deputy prime minister John Prescott, health secretary John Reid and education secretary Charles Clarke will today announce details of a £690 million scheme to offer key public service workers financial assistance to buy their own homes.
Budget 2004: Brown and public services
News Article 17 March 2004
The chancellor has repeated his pledge to increase public spending.
Public sector jobs slammed
Press Review 3 March 2004
The Adam Smith Institute has hit out at the growth in public sector "pen pushers" under Labour.
Charities ask Gershon to tackle red tape
Press Review 18 February 2004
Charities warn today that “the sheer weight of red tape” imposed by Whitehall threatens vital public services.
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Blair calls for more time on public services
Press Review 13 February 2004
The prime minister and the chancellor told the Cabinet yesterday that Labour would regain the trust of voters by showing that its investment in public services is working.
Schools set for cash boost
Press Review 13 February 2004
The prime minister has unveiled plans for a multi-billion pound school building programme.
Public services to get customer focus
News Article 11 February 2004
Ministers have unveiled a new charter mark for public services.
