Business

Outsource firms confident cuts ‘will not hit prospects’

Outsourcing firms have claimed their prospects won’t be harmed by government spending cuts.

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Ealing brings highways back in-house

Ealing LBC has taken its highways services back in-house, in a bid to cut costs on its outsourced deal with service provider Mouchel.

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Contractors report unexpected improvement

The change of government has been accompanied by an unanticipated upswing in contractors' fortunes, driven by sub-sectors dominated by the private sector, according to a new survey.

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Care group hit by spending squeeze

One of local government’s biggest care home providers has become the latest firm hit by council cuts, brought on by the public sector spending squeeze.

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Banking giant gives backing to Connaught

Social housing maintenance firm, Connaught, could have been thrown a lifeline, as one of its investors has stood by the group.

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Jobs slashed as Qinetiq prepares for MoD cuts

Defence research firm, Qinetiq, has announced its second wave of redundancies this summer, amid indications the Treasury will slash Ministry of Defence (MoD) spending in the forthcoming Comprehensive Spending Review.

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Vale lifts its recycling operation with Verdant deal

Refuse contractor, Verdant, is preparing to begin its new contract with Vale of White Horse DC.

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TODAY’S PAPERS

06 September, 2010

The Guardian
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FT.com - Companies UK
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News | Mail Online
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TheSun.co.uk/News
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Company Focus

Enterprise PLC

Policeman

Enterprise is a major UK support services company, maintaining key infrastructure assets for utility companies and providing front-line services for Local Authorities and Central Government organisations.

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Analysis

 

Social networking: does it have a role?

Mike Suarez considers the role of social networking tools in local government decision-making. ...

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