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.

Digital connectivity considerations for schools deciding whether to opt for an on-premise solution or a cloud hosted approach.

Our top five take-aways from the DCN annual conference for how councils can leverage AI to support public services without losing the human touch.

Seven crucial steps for delivering successful grant management schemes.

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

Were you unsuccessful in the round 2 levelling up fund, there are still plenty of funding routes out there and support is available to help you bring your projects to fruition.

Our report proposes clear strategies for modernising workforce development to create a healthier, more inclusive educational ecosystem and better outcomes for children and communities.