Number of loans taken out for home purchases fell by 63.8 per cent over the course of last year as lenders got stricter in the wake of the global credit crunch, it has been revealed.
After Ireland followed voted "No" to the the Lisbon Treaty, which had promised to rescue Europe from its addiction to institutional navel-gazing, the reactions have been predictable - the authors from ECFR analyse the situation in this feature.
Improved customer service and top Government three star rating results from introduction of Lagan Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Case Management solution deeply integrated to back office housing application.
In some key areas Europe is ahead of the United States in the application of digital technologies, but it lags far behind the US in overall productivity. Robert Atkinson, outlines the reforms needed to make digital Europe work better
This case study looks at the role of Lagan's Business Intelligence solution - as implemented by Eastleigh Borough Council in particular - in facilitating reporting and providing usable information to improve significant service delivery.
In an era when overall satisfaction with public services is falling, and more and more pressure is being put on the public purse, 'transformation' is the buzz word on everybody's lips. Mark Widdup explains how Rochdale is pursuing it.
What happens to a company when its status as a dark horse begins to transform into something brighter and more mainstream? eGov monitor speaks to the CEO Lagan on the journey from a start up to an internationally renowned public
For at least a decade, democratic renewal has been a top priority for all the UK's major parties yet the results are not very encouraging. The authors here suggest ways of improving citizen engagement and suggest may be its time
The Prime Minister in a recent speech said while it is important to look for ways to make energy cheaper in the short term in the long term it is in Britain's best interest to explore a green economic future.
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has become a badge of respectability for major companies. But voluntary initiatives to promote socially responsible business practices can never replace protective legislation says the author.
A draft Constitution that enshrines the principles and values of the NHS for the future was published today for consultation by the Secretary of State for Health, Alan Johnson.
Police in Folkestone have released an Efit of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a sexual assault on a 16-year-old girl. The girl was walking along the footpath in Grace Hill, Folkestone between 11.00 pm
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH - LATEST NEWS Neighbourhood Watch are warning of the following incidents.Carpet sellers are calling in the area and are offering to drive you to the bank if you haven't any money. Of course the carpet they leave you
The 1994 film, which made a star of its leading actor Hugh Grant, bagged 22 per cent of the vote in the poll leaving behind Monty Python's 'Life of Brian' by just 1 per cent. The poll also saw Sir
A VIP guest was welcomed to Aberdeen today after making a special journey from Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday celebrations in London. 2008/06/30 00:00:00
Temporary traffic restrictions will be put in place in the George Street area later this month while footway renovation work is carried out. 2008/06/30 00:00:00
An opportunity to explore the history, archaeology and natural history of Bucksburn is being offered by Aberdeen City Council on Saturday, 5 July. 2008/06/30 00:00:00
