28th February 2017
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HEADLINE NEWS

New digital framework attracts 2,000 SMEs

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) and Government Digital Service (GDS) have launched the new Digital Outcomes and Specialists 2 framework to supply technical expertise to the public sector......read more

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NEWS

DCMS launches new internet safety drive

The Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) has announced it has begun work on a refreshed Internet Safety Strategy, which aims to ensure the UK becomes the safest place in the world for you people to go online......read more

Birmingham CC needs bold leadership to deliver finance plans, IIP advises

Birmingham City Council’s Independent Improvement Panel (IIP) has said the authority will need 'bold and tenacious' leadership to deliver its latest financial plans......read more

Excess army rations should be given to homeless, MP urges

Work and Pensions Select Committee chairman Frank Field has called for surplus army food packs to be used to feed the UK's homeless population.....read more

PIPs should be for 'really' disabled people, policy head says

George Freeman, policy unit head to Prime Minister Theresa May, has called for a reform of personal independence payments (PIPs), to ensure the benefits are received by individuals who are ‘really disabled’.....read more


FEATURES

Showcasing sustainability at Ecobuild

Ecobuild will return on 7-9 March with a renewed focus on enabling sustainable construction for 2017 and beyond.....read more

Draining before it is raining

The Land Drainage Contractors Association explains why installing more land drainage to prevent flooding is not as crazy as it sounds.....read more

EVENTS

EcoBuild

7th-9th March 2017, ExCeL, London
Ecobuild is the UK's largest and number one event for specifiers across the built environment.....read more

Flood and Coast 2017

28th-30th March 2017, Telford International Centre, Shropshire
Environment Agency led, this conference and exhibition attracts the flood and coastal erosion risk management (FCRM) community, including local authorities, government, 150 senior Environment Agency personnel, civil engineers, infrastructure owners, emergency services, utilities, manufacturers and community groups. The UK’s largest FCRM event.....read more

SPONSORS

Black Box Network Services

Black Box Network Services is a leading technology solutions provider dedicated to helping customers build, manage, optimise, and secure their IT infrastructure.  We deliver high-value products and services to clients in every major industry sector, including government, healthcare and education.  Email us or read more here.

Harlow Printing Limited

Is printing a time consuming and costly issue for you? If so, Harlow Printing Limited can help. We have been offering tailor-made print solutions to our customers for over 50 years, providing a personal touch when it comes to account management.....read more

SKS

SKS is the leading Wholesaler for Key Cutting Equipment, padlocks, locks and other security products. We have over 14,000 products available from stock, including leading brands such as Yale, Union, Briton, Ifam, Viro & ERA, for next day delivery. Visit our website to view our full range.

Leighton

Accredited as a Crown Services Supplier, Nepro provider and framework partner, Leighton develop solutions to enable better customer service to their customers, reduce costs, and gain process efficiencies. With 20 years of experience creating effective solutions we understand the common pitfalls associated with creating and delivering a digital strategy.....read more

Videx

For over 30 years, Videx has been a key player in the UK access control market, manufacturing and supplying door entry equipment. Many Videx products are Secured by Design accredited which is the official UK Police flagship initiative for ‘designing out crime' with physical security. This provides architects, planners, specifiers and builders with reassurance that these products provide a realistic level of resistance to criminal attack.....read more


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