Better information about spending and collaboration has helped local authorities in the north-west make better procurement deals, says one council, and resource management systems are making it easier to analyse where money is being spent
As the social housing firm struggles to stay afloat amid speculation it could be placed into administration today, fears grow for the fate of its 10,000 workforce and contracts with other firms
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