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The author expresses his views on alternatives to the Inter-city Express Programme (IEP) of the British transport sector. He highlights the February 26, 2010 announcement by Transport Secretary Lord Adonis deferring the decision on the IEP until after the election. The author cites the credibility and value for money of any alternatives meeting the IEP objectives as the most significant aspect of the announcement. He stresses the need for sorting out alternatives for the applications allotted for IEP.

The article discusses role of teaching restraint in enabling students to avoid their natural inclination to procrastinate or lose focus and self-belief. It states that a child may be less likely to share a photo online if they have been made aware of the risks involved, and mentions that students need opportunities to learn to counter obstacles to their long-term interests. It notes that Impulse control through metacognition is the mist transferable skill.

Part III. Examines the need for public sector services in Great Britain to work together in serving public interest and the implications of these to auditors. Basis of independent local audit; Implications of doing studies that look at services across different agencies on the audit process.

The author reflects on the significance of employment skills to the society in Great Britain. He claims that the country failed to improve the skills that will suit the demands of the evolving society. He also criticizes the inability of the government to offer employment or training to about 200,000 young people in the country. To solve the concern, he encourages the government to know the requirements set by employers when accepting employees.

Focuses on British Audit Commission's report which urges local education authorities to develop their creative perspective. Need to tailor education services to meet needs; Qualities which have impact on effectiveness; Highlights of the report.

Reports on the progress made in the first year of Best Value in Great Britain. Lessons for councils, government and the Great Britain Audit Commission; Performance information and performance management; Reception of Best Value by authorities.

Discusses the various aspects of housing benefit fraud in Great Britain. Form of financial help for members of society; Rise in losses to fraud in 1997 and 1998; Criticisms on the complexity of the rules on housing benefit; Effort by the government to prevent, detect and deter fraud.