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August 25, 2020

Government lobbying transparency tool revamped and updated

The Open Access tool makes it easier for the public to find out which ministers have been meeting lobbyists, when and for what purpose.
July 6, 2020

National Audit Office report on asylum accommodation and support

Some providers of asylum accommodation and support were failing to meet Home Office standards.
June 8, 2020

NAO report on managing PFI assets and services as contracts end

Important infrastructure could return to the public sector in an unsatisfactory condition when PFI contracts end, says the National Audit Office.
February 4, 2020

Guyana to lose out on up to US$55 billion from exploitative Exxon deal

Report says Exxon’s aggressive negotiations with inexperienced officials led to an exploitative deal that deprives Guyana of billions.
June 8, 2019

NAO reports on government use of consultants in Brexit preparations

In its review of contracts for EU Exit consultancy, the NAO found that some had not been published as recommended, and all that had been published were significantly redacted.
January 19, 2019

Private outsourcing firms get £3,500 per household for services, says TUC

The TUC has called for more transparency and accountability on public services outsourcing contracts.
December 14, 2018

Outsourcing is a smoke screen for squeezing wages, says War On Want

Private sector leveraging strategies place workers and services at risk, says War on Want.
November 21, 2018

National Gallery tribunal shifts gig economy spotlight to public sector

Twenty seven artists and art lecturers fight for employment status and rights following their dismissal.
October 24, 2018

Recruitment consultancy has licence revoked over exploitation issues

The recruitment consultancy will face criminal prosecution if it continues to trade.
October 22, 2018

Quakers call for end to gagging clauses in government contracts

Quakers have joined with civil society leaders in a letter to the Times calling for an end to the use of anti-advocacy clauses in government contracts.