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The Paralysing Grip of Net Zero
As the nation lurches from crisis to crisis, one constant persists in the British government's strategy: an unwavering commitment to drowning its problems in a sea of red tape. Whatever the issue of the day, the recurring theme appears to be: when in doubt, add...
SMEs have made their voices heard on the procurement crisis. Will the government listen?
Roll out the bunting! Put the champagne on ice! Rejoice, for 2024 has been officially named as the “Year of the SME”. Britain’s small business community could certainly do with some good news. In 2023 more than 25,000 company insolvencies were reported in England and...
Sacrificing Security on the Altar of Social Value
The Russians are coming! But fear not - a brand new crack squadron of Royal Navy “diversity officers” is here to defend us. In a week that saw conscription re-entering mainstream discourse in Britain, the Senior Service announced plans to re-deploy serving sailors and...
The Problem with Public Procurement
Gross spending on public sector procurement was £393 billion in 2022/23 across the UK. That’s more than the budget for the entire NHS – so it’s crucial that that money is being spent as sensibly and efficiently as possible. At the Campaign for Fair Procurement, we...