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'Staggering': what did Mr Pickles mean?

17 February, 2011 Posted by: Ruth Keeling -

Eric Pickles insists he was talking about the private sector, not council chief executives, when he criticised a 78% rise in earnings. Here’s the interview in full; you decide.

Is transparency making things clear?

spending , transparency

10 February, 2011 Posted by: Ruth Keeling -

No one would reasonably argue against the transparency agenda, but how useful are bald statements of spending?

A mug's guide to capitalisation

employment , human resources , lgc plus , management , pay , pensions , Public sector cuts , unemployment

8 February, 2011 Posted by: Ruth Keeling -

Despite being a relatively obscure and technical accounting rule, capitalisation has been much in the news in recent months. LGC offers a quick beginners’ guide