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Six ways to improve efficiency in public sector buying
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- 24 Jul 2024
Matthew Rees, a director at the National Audit Office (NAO) with responsibility for procurement, sets out six key recommendations from his report on efficiency in government procurement of common goods and services.
Supply chain: a cyber vulnerability blind spot
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- 24 Jun 2024
The supply chain is highlighted as the new frontier for cybercrime. Although activity can be outsourced, responsibility and accountability cannot, experts warn.
Cyber round-up: May 2024
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- 29 May 2024
Supply-chain security, the growing peril of deepfakes, and the threat of ransomware are some of the big topics that continue to dominate the headlines.
Baltimore disaster highlights need for supply chain resilience
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- 22 Apr 2024
The Baltimore bridge accident shows that many unforeseen issues have the potential to disrupt supply chains. What should finance teams do to mitigate the risks?
Government injects £6m into decarbonising industrial areas
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- 13 Feb 2024
Grant funding from the Local Industrial Decarbonisation Plans (LIDP) competition will support collaboration between closely located industrial businesses to reduce emissions.
Boards must seek assurance on supply chain security
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- 10 Jan 2024
A new report paints a stark picture of the potential fallout for businesses and consumers from supply chain disruption, including empty shelves, damaged reputations and business losses.
Climate change hazards in supply chains ‘should be priority’
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- 27 Nov 2023
As COP28 approaches, a new report from the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors urges business leaders and boards to focus on ESG risks within their supply chains.
Brewdog case shines light on procurement fraud
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- 12 Oct 2023
Beer brand CEO’s frank LinkedIn post lifts lid on actions of rogue sales agent who almost cost company 100,000 cans. Here, experts weigh in with thoughts on the wider lessons.
Transitional arrangements ending for second-hand car sales in NI
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- 29 Sep 2023
From 1 November 2023, businesses will have to account for VAT on the full selling price of all vehicles bought in Great Britain and sold in Northern Ireland.
HMRC updates guidance on charging company-provided electric cars
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- 26 Sep 2023
HMRC accepts that no taxable benefit arises where an employer reimburses their employee for the cost of charging a company-owned, wholly electric car that is available for private use.
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