Georgia Gould MP

A new state-of-the-art government office building in Manchester’s city centre has hit a key stage in its construction.

New controls on the use of consultancies across government are being brought in to cut unnecessary spending and save £1.2 billion by 2026, as set out in the Autumn Statement – with departments already expected to save the £550 million committed to this financial year.

A new public procurement regime under the Procurement Act 2023 is now in force

The ETF are pleased to invite stakeholders from across government and relevant external agencies to provide feedback on potential updates to the Magenta Book.