A new study has found there is insufficient evidence that major multi-sport events benefit the health and economy of people in the host country. A report published on bmj.com today calls on those responsible for the London Olympics to measure whether benefits are justified by costs.

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The work of voluntary organisations in criminal justice may be hampered by resentment from the statutory sector, according to a new study. It highlights the benefits third sector providers can bring but also points to concerns from statutory agencies, which saw such groups as competitors.

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By Mark Harvey and Anthony Von Bergan.

Technology continues its rapid advance making systems progressively obsolete. People also change and managers who have grown up with yesterday’s systems are starting to retire in large numbers. The authors argue that now is the time to stand back and see how the public sector ICT landscape is changing and how new developments can be used to bring much needed efficiency.

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