Government needs ‘ruthless focus’ not ‘everythingism’, think tank argues
26 Mar Project Delivery

Government needs ‘ruthless focus’ not ‘everythingism’, think tank argues

Reform says belief that all projects and policies can aid all objectives is crippling delivery
by Jim Dunton
Departments getting better at evaluating major projects
24 Apr Project Delivery
Departments getting better at evaluating major projects
Former DfT director appointed as NISTA chief exec
17 Apr Project Delivery
Former DfT director appointed as NISTA chief exec
Continuing overspends on major capital projects in Northern Ireland dubbed 'unacceptable'
08 Apr Project Delivery
Continuing overspends on major capital projects in Northern Ireland dubbed 'unacceptable'
Home Office pledges ‘proper due diligence’ for new asylum sites
01 Apr Project Delivery
Home Office pledges ‘proper due diligence’ for new asylum sites
Former perm sec Matthew Rycroft sets out checks and balances introduced after “dysfunctional” culture that wasted millions of pounds
DfT says revised business case for HS2 ‘won’t be published until next year’
11 Mar Project Delivery
DfT says revised business case for HS2 ‘won’t be published until next year’
Department pushes back timelines for responding to MPs’ questions about benefits troubled high-speed rail project will deliver
Reeves: Green book refresh will ‘deliver fair hearing' for all regions
29 Jan Project Delivery
Reeves: Green book refresh will ‘deliver fair hearing' for all regions
Green Book update to report back in June Spending review
Evaluation Task Force flags new guidance on AI tools
28 Jan Project Delivery
Evaluation Task Force flags new guidance on AI tools
Supplement to Treasury's Magenta Book aims to "enhance safety and confidence" in departments' adoption of new technologies
Starmer vows to curb 'NIMBY' legal challenges to infrastructure projects
23 Jan Project Delivery
Starmer vows to curb 'NIMBY' legal challenges to infrastructure projects
Planning reforms will give campaigners just one chance to challenge major projects in the courts, PM says
NISTA: PM sets out machinery of government changes underpinning new infrastructure body
21 Jan Project Delivery
NISTA: PM sets out machinery of government changes underpinning new infrastructure body
Responsibility for IPA’s functions and responsibilities will move to the Treasury when NISTA gets up and running
GMPP: Number of red-rated major government projects grows
20 Jan Project Delivery
GMPP: Number of red-rated major government projects grows
High inflation, challenging net-zero targets and skills shortages among causes of increase in red-rated major projects
PCS 'extremely concerned' by DWP Caxton House closure plan
08 Jan Project Delivery
PCS 'extremely concerned' by DWP Caxton House closure plan
Union boss raises concerns that staff may be “squeezed into inadequate office space”
Starmer acknowledges skills challenges facing civil service
20 Dec 2024 Project Delivery
Starmer acknowledges skills challenges facing civil service
PM tells MPs he's "focused" on delivering more technology into government
Treasury offers £200k a year for new infrastructure body chief
17 Dec 2024 Project Delivery
Treasury offers £200k a year for new infrastructure body chief
NISTA will combine functions of National Infrastructure Commission and Infrastructure and Projects Authority
IPA chief Nick Smallwood discusses looming change and the ultimate Christmas gift
12 Dec 2024 Project Delivery
IPA chief Nick Smallwood discusses looming change and the ultimate Christmas gift
The Infrastructure and Projects Authority boss also reflects on a "remarkable" 2024
Cabinet Office scraps 'ambitious and expensive' vetting transformation programme
19 Nov 2024 Project Delivery
Cabinet Office scraps 'ambitious and expensive' vetting transformation programme
Perm sec Cat Little says strategy to modernise and improve vetting services has moved away from previous "big bang" approach
Darlington hub gets planning permission
08 Aug 2024 Project Delivery
Darlington hub gets planning permission
Government building, set for completion in 2027, will provide offices for more than 1,400 civil servants
Senior Tory 'tremendously encouraged' by Labour's plans for delivery
12 Jul 2024 Project Delivery
Senior Tory 'tremendously encouraged' by Labour's plans for delivery
Plus, IFS director hails Starmer's "remarkably experienced" ministerial team
'Don’t surprise a politician': PAC chair Meg Hillier on accountability, openness and collecting 'Yes, Minister moments'
01 Jul 2024 Project Delivery
'Don’t surprise a politician': PAC chair Meg Hillier on accountability, openness and collecting 'Yes, Minister moments'
Meg Hillier has spent nearly a decade investigating the ins and outs of government delivery in her role as chair of the Public Accounts Committee. What wisdom can she share with officials and future ministers?
Labour's clean-power pledge will require 'immediate action' from departments, IfG warns
28 Jun 2024 Project Delivery
Labour's clean-power pledge will require 'immediate action' from departments, IfG warns
Think tank says party's accelerated 2030 deadline faces 10 clear barriers Starmer must address if he becomes PM
Think tank makes argument for delivery units across government
18 Jun 2024 Project Delivery
Think tank makes argument for delivery units across government
Reform paper makes series of recommendations to tackle barriers to effective delivery
Home Office replacement for 'defective' IT system delayed again
13 Jun 2024 Project Delivery
Home Office replacement for 'defective' IT system delayed again
Concerns raised that government has not learned lessons from Windrush scandal
Chisholm to become UK chair of energy giant EDF
12 Jun 2024 Project Delivery
Chisholm to become UK chair of energy giant EDF
Alex Chisholm led BEIS when it struck Hinkley Point C deal with energy giant in 2016 but watchdog says risk of foul play is minimal
Public site for government evaluations delayed due to resourcing issues
31 May 2024 Project Delivery
Public site for government evaluations delayed due to resourcing issues
Registry developed after watchdog MPs raised concerns over use and transparency of evaluations across government
Home Office under fire for lack of transparency on Rwanda plans
30 May 2024 Project Delivery
Home Office under fire for lack of transparency on Rwanda plans
MPs have "little confidence" in department's ability to implement controversial asylum partnership "given its track record"
Post-Brexit border plan suffering from resourcing and oversight issues, NAO warns
20 May 2024 Project Delivery
Post-Brexit border plan suffering from resourcing and oversight issues, NAO warns
Watchdog says government's border plan lacks an integrated cross-government delivery plan, while programmes face resourcing uncertainty
Skills deficit leaves departments 'too reliant on suppliers' for major projects, MPs say
15 May 2024 Project Delivery
Skills deficit leaves departments 'too reliant on suppliers' for major projects, MPs say
A lack of project-management, technical and engineering skills is undermining projects, PAC report warns
Civil service leaders must get better at deep listening
02 May 2024 Project Delivery
Civil service leaders must get better at deep listening
Does it bother you as much as it does me that across government, we can still be way too slow to spot and act on serious problems before they materialise or grow into national scandals?