Local Partnerships
Local Partnerships is a joint venture between the Local Government
Association and Partnerships UK, incorporating 4ps. Local
Partnerships’ mission is to enhance the quality of people’s lives by
giving trusted, professional support to local public bodies to improve
their ability to source and deliver high quality, cost-effective public
services and infrastructure.
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News and information on corporate responsibility issues (subscription required)
British Chambers of Commerce
News, market analysis reports and government speeches on business issues
Confederation of British Industry (CBI)
Business news, surveys, policy and best practice advice
Department for Business, Innovation & Skills
News, ministerial speeches, consultation documents and guidance for businesses
Good Corporation
News, reports, case studies, guidance, discussion forums covering business ethics
Impactt
News and case studies of global sustainability and healthy trading initiatives
Industry Council for Electronic Equipment Recycling (ICER)
Explains European legislation on recycling electronic equipment, accreditation schemes and a directory of suppliers
Institute of Business Ethics
Codes of business ethics, details of events and publications
Institute of Directors
Business information, advice, news and events targeted at company directors
Institute of Economic Affairs
News, opinion and analysis of economic issues
Institute of Environmental Management Assessment (IEMA)
Information and advice on developing businesses with the environment in mind
International Chamber of Commerce UK
Details of initiatives to promote open standards across a wide range of industries
London Remade
Code of conduct promoting the procurement of recycled goods by London businesses and public sector organisations
Markit Economics
Monthly reports on purchasing activity across the globe
Office of Fair Trading
News, legislation and guidance on fair trading and case history of mergers and acquisitions
Partnership Sourcing Ltd (PSL)
Case studies, benchmarking and best practice guidance on business partnership initiatives
Smarta
A network and knowledge sharing site providing advice and guidance for owners of small businesses and entrepreneurs.
Startups.co.uk
Advice and information on all aspects of starting up a business
Transparency International
News, reports and toolkits aiming to help businesses stamp out corruption
UK Small Business Directory
Online directory of more than 150 small businesses
World Bank
Details the World Bank's procurement policy, alongside a database of contract awards, details of how to supply to the World Bank and a wide range of global economic and business data
