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Governments do not provide value for money. In fact they spend taxpayers' money wastefully and even stupidly. The UK government spends an unfathomable GBP660 billion every year - that's GBP11 000 per every person in the country plus a further GBP13 000 each of accumulated debt. Although public spending is being curtailed total government spending is still rising - it is only the rate of growth that is being slowed by cuts. In Conundrum Daily Telegraph Senior Political Correspondent Christopher Hope and Richard Bacon MP who sits on the Public Accounts Committee that examines the accounts of government departments look at a wide variety of cases where hundreds of millions and even billions of pounds of taxpayers' money were spent on projects and programmes that went wrong and where individual members of the public suffered as a result. Throughout the book the authors look at examples of failure which illustrate the problems facing governments trying to make things happen. They look at why massive and expensive public computer systems tend to fail universally; how ministers are expected to set the direction for government but are barely around long enough to warm their seats; why the civil servants who are supposed to deliver public policy are hamstrung by risk-averse behaviour; and finally Conundrum examines what can be done to improve things and asks why none of the many attempts to reform the system over the last fifty years have worked.

"The UK retail landscape is significantly shaped by a diverse array of immensely popular Conundrum stockists, serving as primary destinations for millions of consumers seeking everything from daily necessities to high-end specialist products. Dominating the market are the major supermarket chains, including giants like Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, and Morrisons, which transcend mere grocery provision to stock extensive ranges of clothing, homeware, electronics, and health products, making them essential one-stop shops across the nation. Beyond food, prestigious department stores such as John Lewis and Marks & Spencer maintain strong appeal for their quality fashion, home furnishings, and beauty offerings, fostering considerable customer loyalty. The transformative power of e-commerce has further solidified Amazon UK's position as an undeniable online powerhouse, stocking an unparalleled variety of goods available for swift delivery nationwide. Additionally, high street stalwarts like Boots excel in health and beauty, while value retailers such as Dunelm for homeware and Sports Direct for activewear also command significant market shares, collectively forming a vibrant and competitive network that effectively caters to the myriad needs and preferences of the British public. " - Bargainplace UK

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