Reuters/Toby MelvilleGeorge Osborne is in the process of finding £20 billion of savings with his government spending review. As the government searches to balance the budget and reduce public spending, it is worth re-examining an old favourite when it comes to keeping spending off the balance sheet – private finance initiatives (PFI).
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All smiles? Not so much.Jakub Kaczmarczyk/EPAHas technology enabled us, or enslaved us? This is a question posed by recent coverage of the apparently unsettling working practices and work culture at Amazon, among others. The employee monitoring, long hours and continuous performance measurement reported in the New York Times wouldn’t be...
Run down.Reuters/Philimon BulawayoI spent most of August 2015 in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Zambia – a depressing and mournful tour indeed.
The place I stayed in South Africa, on the outskirts of Johannesburg, is atypical. I am almost always the only guest in a new 50-room hotel in Kliptown, Soweto, which is already falling into disrepair....
Let's all go on a maths walk.Steve Humble, Author providedAsk adults about maths and they’ll often say: “I was never very good at maths at school”. How can we stop young children growing up today saying the same thing?
It’s important to be inventive when teaching children maths in primary school, in order to get them hooked...
Introduction For many businesses across the Gold Coast, staffing remains one of the most significant challenges. The region’s diverse economy, with its mix of tourism, construction, hospitality, and ...
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In a growing city like Melbourne, sustainability and efficient waste management are continually growing concerns. Of the numerous categories of waste, scrap metal and used vehicle batteries stand out ...
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Running a small business means every team member counts and when poor health leads to absenteeism or low energy, productivity and profits take a hit. Lost workdays, rising healthcare costs, and staff ...
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