Our newsletter for February 2018 is focused on the fallout of PFI practices, including a special feature blog post by us which showcases research on the topic.
Newsletter: February 2018
Corporate welfare General
Tackling the negative effects of PFI: Conflicting reports on policy advice
The Centre for Health and the Public Interest (CHPI) has recently published a report on private finance initiatives (PFI). The report, intended for policy-makers, outlines five options for coping with PFI and its lasting effects, […]
Corporate welfare General
Private finance initiative for elderly care in Northamtonshire: A good example of a bad PFI contract.
A recent BBC article has shed light on yet another failed PFI contract – this time, involving elderly care in Northamtonshire. Looking at the results of Northamptonshire’s Stabilisation Plan, the BBC report discussed how the 25-year contract […]
Corporate welfare General
Despite widespread criticism of PFI, the SNP looks to the private sector for infrastructure investment
During a time of growing scepticism around private finance initiatives (PFI), Nicola Sturgeon has signalled that the Scottish National Party will be pursuing PFI as a new measure within Scotland’s upcoming programme for government, according […]