The UK has a huge public sector structural deficit that the coalition government is determined to reduce within the lifetime of this parliament. The first steps are being taken this year with a target for savings of £6.2bn in public sector spending; however, this remains well short of the £70bn per annum that the government eventually intends to achieve.

The public sector has to develop a step change in efficiency if swingeing savings are to be made whilst public services are protected. Efficiency & Reform – Preparing for Change will discuss practical ways of delivering the required efficiencies and leave delegates with an up-to-date understanding of the issues and how the challenges facing the public sector can be addressed.