Hannah Shimko, managing director of the Gift Card and Voucher Association (GCVA), sets out why flexibility and personalisation are key elements of employee benefits schemes in the public sector.

With the Procurement Act’s implementation just around the corner, Crown Commercial Service tells you what you need to know.

Carol Williams, Socitm president sets out what a connected place is and how they are already in action.

Christmas is the perfect time to celebrate the year’s achievements. So, whether you’re looking for an all-inclusive party night, or want something a little different, Essex has you covered.

Using Christmas trees creatively will help drive visitors into towns and villages across the UK over the festive season, say the British Christmas Tree Growers Association and member Charlie Spurway who runs Country Business in Scotland, recommends the Norway Spruce as the perfect species to decorate large outdoor spaces.

Chris Dimitriadis, chief global strategy officer at ISACA looks at how public sector organisations can protect themselves.

Heather Cover-Kus, head of central Government at techUK, looks at how to win the public’s trust, with contributions from Tess Buckley, programme manager for digital ethics and AI safety at techUK.

RM6226 exists to give people multiple options when faced with often the most financially unstable period of their lives.

In an industry where the stakes are as high as in fire protection, competency isn’t just a buzzword, it’s a critical necessity. 

The framework runs from 25th April 2023 to 24th April 2027 and is available for all public and third sector organisations.