Jon Ainger

Oct 17, 2024 | themj.co.uk | Alice Monty |Kath O'Dwyer |Jon Ainger |Steve Tucker

Commercial Cards as a payment solution have developed a lot in recent years. More and more businesses of all sizes, across all different sectors, are seeing the value in using Commercial Card solutions in both day-to-day and business-critical transactions. For businesses looking to streamline their payment processes, support their working capital and achieve greater efficiency, Commercial Cards can be a smart solution.

Oct 17, 2024 | themj.co.uk | Rob Turner |Kath O'Dwyer |Matt Prosser |Jon Ainger

Labour was elected on a manifesto promising change, with a central pillar of this commitment being the adoption of a mission-led approach to policy. This strategy provides a powerful framework for addressing complex societal challenges by setting clear, ambitious goals that can drive innovation and coordinated action across government. Labour has chosen to focus its missions on five key areas: economic growth, energy, crime, opportunity, and health.

Oct 17, 2024 | themj.co.uk | Alice Monty |Kath O'Dwyer |Matt Prosser |Jon Ainger

This scheme has been instrumental in combatting fuel poverty and climate change in tandem and if we are to maximise success moving forward, it would be prudent to reflect on what works best, and the pitfalls to avoid. Previous waves have taught us that a successful bid does not necessarily equate to a successful project, with several failing to get off the ground or deliver the desired outputs.

Oct 17, 2024 | themj.co.uk | Kath O'Dwyer |Matt Prosser |William Eichler |Jon Ainger

As we have seen time and time again, the true strength of local government is demonstrated in our response to crises when the convening and co-ordinating role of councils allows them to step into action and step up on behalf of those who require support. We saw it during the pandemic, we see it when there are extreme weather events and we saw it again in relation to this summer's riots.

Oct 16, 2024 | themj.co.uk | Heather Jameson |Jon Ainger

IMPROVEMENT Beating the odds Despite tough conditions, many councils are high performing and delivering for their residents. IMPOWER crunched the data and came up with the top 10 out-performing authorities. Heather Jameson reports. By Heather Jameson, Jon Ainger | 17 October 2024 SHARE Since the demise of the Audit Commission nearly a decade and a half ago, and the abandoned Comprehensive Area Assessments, local government has been free of the much maligned ‘league tables'.