The distribution of grants is an effective instrument for improving and steering economic, social and health outcomes in the UK.

It’s become a cliché but the Covid-19 storm has not found us all in the same boat. The impact on income, on employment, even on the chances of contracting the virus and recovering, is hugely influenced by three factors – ethnicity, gender and poverty.

Agentic AI technology can transform complex processes and help the civil service deliver a higher quality human service to citizens. At Capita we’re testing use cases to lead the way forward.

Seven crucial steps for delivering successful grant management schemes.

We talk about our support of Project ReMake, the charitable entrepreneurship training programme which supports the rehabilitation of ex-offenders.

We look at public sector digital transformation projects delivered during the pandemic such as the UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) Test and Trace programme.

Why should we care about productivity in the public sector? Of course, productivity can raise efficiency, lower prices and make it possible to do more with less.

As ONS figures show the UK economy has contracted a further 0.2% between July and September, we consider the implications and way forward for the public sector

Knowing you’re delighting your customers is the holy grail for any business.

Over the past five years apprenticeships have been transformed into a high-quality skills programme for learners and employers ensuring accessibility for all.