Sustainable development Securing the future by Jonathon Porritt

Central government is the biggest constraint on the kind of innovation and leadership on which the future of the UK depends, argues Jonathon Porritt

24 hours Paul Jennings, Walsall Teaching Primary Care Trust

The chief executive of Walsall Teaching Primary Care Trust talks to Amy Raphael about the challenges of working for a service frequently criticised by the media, what he’s achieved and his plans for the future

Olympics 2012 2012 and beyond

What will be the long-term impact of the 2012 Olympic Games on London's transport network and local communities? And will 2012 be the most sustainable Games yet? Three experts report

World view Border control

Effective border control is central to worldwide security and is a challenge that all countries face – from the US to Israel to the Netherlands

Environmental Issues The current climate

It’s a vital responsibility for the future and can’t be ignored, but who should take the lead on tackling global warming? The Climate Group’s Steve Howard and Sophy Bristow consider the options

Final word How do you solve a problem like... benefit fraud?

According to the government, benefit fraud is now at the lowest level ever recorded – but that doesn’t mean the problem has gone away. Far from it: fraud stood at £700m in 2005/6 (0.6% of benefit spending), though that was down from an estimated £2bn, or 2% of benefit spend in 2001, says the Department for Work and Pensions

Interview Target practice

David Allaby talks to Sir Neville Simms, chair of the Sustainable Development Task Force, about the government’s procurement challenge and finds out why goals are being set but not delivered on

Welcome Editor's introduction: Jonathon Porritt, Forum for the Future

Procurement Money talks

Barbara Morton explains how to bring sustainable procurement to your organisation without delay

Public figures Changing times

These statistics reveal how quickly the world around us is changing and also the attitude of the UK population to issues such as recycling and carbon rationing

Energy Power games

The government faces some tough decisions regarding the future of the UK's energy supply. Tim Webb finds out about the options on the table

Media On the attack

John Lloyd explains why the media no longer acts as an inquiring check on the excesses of the political class and how this affects public services

Transport Congestion challenge

Oliver Marc Hartwich explains why, although it’s not a new concept, road pricing could help address the ongoing problem of the UK’s crowded transport network

Managing change How to innovate

Jean Hartley considers how innovation can be encouraged and supported within the world of public services