The UK is out of recession, but it still faces a growth crisis. The chancellor must boost infrastructure investment without delay Read more
Figures released today from the ONS suggest that public sector earnings are rising faster than those in the private sector. In fact, the reverse is true and the numbers are a statistical quirk Read more
Public sector pay seems to be growing faster than private sector earnings. But scratch the surface and it’s mostly down to smoke and mirrors Read more
Renewed political interest in measuring wellbeing raises questions about what kind of society produces the best results. So can you buy happiness? Read more
The Chancellor must stop making excuses for the continuing downturn and take steps to stimulate the economy now Read more
Today’s news of a continuing double-dip recession highlights the need for supply-side measures that will reverse the mistakes of the past 15 years
Claims about the health service’s world-beating productivity rates are overblown. But so are pessimistic views that argue extra spending has not been worthwhile Read more
Wellbeing measurements are not a luxury we can ill-afford in a recession. They will help ensure we all emerge from it happier and healthier Read more...
It may be the summer, but public sector accountants still have work to do in updating the code of practice governing local government accounting Read more
There is nothing ‘staggering’ about Francis Maude’s announcement of £3.75bn savings other than the audacity of making such inflated claims Read more
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