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New environment secretary appointed
Public sector

New environment secretary appointed

Councils may welcome a new environment policy boss who has experience of their part in the system.

Ian Llewellyn 14 Dec 2022
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MPs say MSD’s emergency housing spend ‘unacceptable’
Public sector

MPs say MSD’s emergency housing spend ‘unacceptable’

In a report to the house of representatives, the select committee said “lessons need to be learned".

Staff reporters 13 Dec 2022
A massive change on immigration policy
Opinion

Pattrick Smellie: A massive change on immigration policy

After weeks of missteps, Labour's political radar has finally switched back on.

Pattrick Smellie 13 Dec 2022
Open govt partnership not so open for procurement
Public sector

Open govt partnership not so open for procurement

An open government action plan might not live up to the minister's ambitions.

Jem Traylen 13 Dec 2022