Public Sector research in the UK

An overview of research in the Public Sector industry in the UK:

Five fundamentals to deliver data's promise in the public sector For years, researchers have hyped the ‘transformative’ qualities of data to organisations in the private and public sphere – with public sector entities in particular promised opportunities to improv
04 September 2023
Two-thirds of public servants require new skills in next three years Around seven-in-ten public servants across Europe believe they can maintain or improve the standards of their service via remote work, according to a new study.
30 December 2020
Blockchain could provide £57 billion boost to UK public sector The UK is one of four nations best positioned to take advantage of new Blockchain technologies, according to a new study.
21 October 2020
The largest public sector consulting contracts of Q3 2019 In the third quarter of this year, the public sector awarded over 230 contracts to management and digital consulting firms, worth over £350 million in contracted value.
07 November 2019
Public sector awards consulting contracts worth £1.3 billion The UK’s public sector handed out more than 700 consulting contracts in the seven months of 2019, totalling a value of over £1.3 billion. According to analysis by Consultancy.
02 September 2019
Just one in five UK citizens use government digital services Barely over a fifth of citizens of the UK use online services hosted by local and national government on a regular basis.
24 July 2019
Over half of capital intensive projects globally underperform Over half of capital intensive projects globally underperform, with those in rail, defence and infrastructure in particular having poor track records.
08 July 2019
Western Isles Council spends £5 million on consultants Western Isles Council has sparked concern among local politicians with the news it has handed out almost £5million in consulting fees since 2013.
17 May 2019
Fewer than half of organisations deal with employee mental health effectively A new study has revealed that while almost all employers agree that a happy worker is a productive worker, fewer than half of organisations feel they deal with mental health issues effectively in the
27 July 2018
Blockchain could boost Aerospace and Defence digital thread performance A global survey of senior executives in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific has found that Blockchain technology is increasingly being used to extend the digital capacity of organisations across a
23 July 2018
Drones to add £21 billion to UK public sector and financial services New research by PwC suggests that the ‘drone economy’ could add £42 billion to UK GDP by 2030.
29 May 2018
London named a global leader in urban and sustainable mobility London has been identified as one of the world’s most mobility-friendly cities, with urban mobility options found to be well above average in the UK capital.
18 May 2018
Improving next generation's tech literacy could add £11 billion to UK GDP A new report into tech literacy has shown that the next generation could bring in an additional £11 billion to Britain’s GDP growth, if they are properly trained and utilised in the future economy.
14 December 2017
Australia's Disability Scheme splashes $180 million on consultants in 16 months Australia’s landmark scheme to assist the living of millions of disabled citizens has been plagued by set-backs since its roll-out in 2016.
14 December 2017
Falling EEA migration could cost UK over £20 billion annually As the unknown quantity of Brexit continues to hang over the future of the UK, the movement of European Economic Area migrants into Britain has seen the largest fall since records began.
07 December 2017
Government cybersecurity initiatives and campaigns not reaching UK firms Awareness of Government run cybersecurity initiatives and campaigns not filtering down to businesses across the size spectrum, as threat from cybersecurity breaches increases, while new legislation a
09 November 2017
Technology and system design key to NHS doing more with less A new report has recommended the NHS invests in responding to patients as “customers”, as spending cuts, an ageing population and rising obesity place the institution under more strain.
31 July 2017
Health insurance costs continue to increase globally Private health insurance costs have increased above the rate of inflation, with cancer and diseases of the circulatory system blamed as the main cost drivers.
27 July 2017
Dutch central government cuts strategy and management consulting spend The Dutch central government spent around €1.3 billion on external support last year, considerably more than the year previous, Consultancy.uk analysis has revealed.
17 July 2017
Developing world embraces AI doctors but UK remains sceptical With the NHS facing a funding crisis, healthcare providers are looking to AI to cut costs – but service users remain apprehensive with the WannaCry hack still fresh in the public’s minds.
05 July 2017
EU favourability increases thanks to Brexit, but future looks increasingly divided Eurosceptics behind Brexit may have salvaged the popularity of the European Union, according to new research, with the UK itself now also registering 54% favourability of the institution.
30 June 2017
Civil service staff take Digital Skills Gap into own hands Despite enthusiasm for digital transformation, Whitehall workers are becoming frustrated by a lack of support and clear leadership, a Sopra Steria survey reveals.
26 June 2017
Europe’s best train systems, UK railway poor in service quality UK railways have the joint 6th worst standard of service in Europe, according to insights found in a new report by the Boston Consultancy Group.
05 June 2017
Inaccessible funding could stunt growth & innovation, Ayming finds The UK’s annual investment in small (SME) and medium (MSE) enterprises totals one of the lowest in the developed world, a new study from professional services firm Ayming has found.
22 May 2017
Next UK government must prioritise 'education arms race', say consultants The UK’s management consulting industry has published a 5-point manifesto for the snap general election set to take place on the 8th of June 2017.
16 May 2017
Medical costs continue to spiral for insurance industry Medical insurers are once more seeing costs rise almost across the board, and while companies are planning a range of wellness and health initiatives for employees, these are unlikely to impact on
16 May 2017
Improving energy efficiency in cities could save billions in energy costs A new study finds that the introduction of €11 billion in energy efficiency efforts across 15 of Spain's largest cities could see consumers save €3.2 billion per year in energy costs.
12 April 2017
Female representation in public services senior leadership on way to parity Gender disparity in leadership roles in the private sector has come under scrutiny in recent years as it became clear that the level of disparity remains relatively stagnant.
31 March 2017
Corporate leadership needed to bolster road-safety management Corporate leadership is needed to support road safety initiatives globally, write Arthur D. Little consultants Marcus Beard and Guillaume Rominger.
13 December 2016
CIL: Affordable housing segment set for investment Lack of supply has long been a feature of the UK housing market and people have been calling for more affordable housing for years.
17 November 2016
Potentially half of hospital care activities could be provided at home Nearly half of care activities provided in a hospital setting could, with the space of the coming ten years, potentially be provided at home.
18 October 2016
Global rail supply industry worth €159 billion, steady growth forecasted The global rail supply industry has enjoyed robust growth on the back of urbanisation and focus on sustainable transportation networks.
17 October 2016

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