Public sector productivity lagging behind private sector, but solutions take time
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Productivity in Britain's public sector has lagged behind the private sector since 2008.
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There are structural reasons why productivity growth tends to be weaker in the public sector.
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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has made improving public sector productivity a priority.
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Standard solutions like improving management and increasing capital take time and money.
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Hybrid working may help but is unlikely to lead to surging efficiency in the public sector.