Yes, European countries have to cut public spending in order to put their finances back in shape. But this should not compromise essential public services such as education, health care or tax collection, writes Klaus Heeger of the European Confederation of Independent Trade Unions (CESI). More »

It has been one of the most pervasive dictums of the last 18 months - that massive cuts to public services will make this government unpopular and halt them in their tracks. It has been echoed not only by lefties but also Tories, who are over-joyed that despite the cuts they are riding high in the polls. I bought into this theory initially, but I don't any more. My point is to say that raisin...

This official history of NUPE from 1928 to 1993 (when it merged with COHSE and NALGO to form UNISON) deserves to be a standard reference book for those interested in the evolution of modern unions, particularly in the public services. It is comprehensively researched, although mainly from the written records, rather than tapping into the

We’ve experienced 30 years of public service “reform” which means that many public services, certainly those at local level, are already delivering serious value for money. All the fat was long ago pared away. Rilly? Employer: ISLINGTON COUNCIL Posted: 20 January 2012 Ref: CR/2339/ST Contact: Emma Marinos Location: London Industry: Education , General , Government

The relaunch of the Beveridge group featured in Lib Dem Voice on 10th January, said that it hoped to generate debate amongst Liberal Democrats about how public services are best delivered. Liberals in general are clear that public services should be democratically accountable at the lowest possible level. Where there is far less agreement is

Inevitably when policy-makers design cuts packages they look at the short-term – savings achievable in particular department budgets within the spending review period. More holistic assessments, looking at where other public services ‘pick up the tab’ for another budget’s austerity measures, and the ‘displaced demand’ or ‘knock on costs’ that arise, ...

Our money should be spent on front-line public services, not private organisations, says Jesse Norman.

Council tax payers in England are losing out on billions of pounds of money for public services because of the unfair way Scotland's funding arrangements are calculated, it has been claimed.

Immigration will remain at the heart of political debate in 2012. Economic downturns tend to heighten concerns about migrants competing for jobs and depressing wages, and spending cuts tend to sharpen resentment over migrants claiming benefits or adding to pressure on public services. The latest e-petition to garner a hundred thousand signatures will get its reward of a day in parliament, debating...

Councils are hoarding billions of pounds of taxpayers money, equivalent to £430 for every British family, despite making cuts to public services.