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Criminal Cases Review Commission
Wednesday 01 May 2024 @ 16:25
An illegal entry conviction has been quashed by Maidstone Crown Court after being referred by the Criminal Cases Review Commission.
Criminal Cases Review Commission | Official News ReleaseIllegal entry appeal allowed by the Crown Court
UK Export Finance
Wednesday 01 May 2024 @ 16:20
The government department outlines new ambitions for supporting UK business with the publication of its new business plan.
UK Export Finance | Official News ReleaseUKEF unveils plans to help exporters win £12.5 billion in new business by 2029
Information Commissioner's Office
Wednesday 01 May 2024 @ 16:15
We have published a joint statement with Ofcom about collaboration on the regulation of online services where online safety and data protection intersect.
Information Commissioner's Office | Official News ReleaseA joint statement by Ofcom and the Information Commissioner’s Office on collaboration on the regulation of online services
National Crime Agency
Wednesday 01 May 2024 @ 16:10
National Crime Agency officers have charged three people with drug smuggling offences after three separate cocaine seizures off the same flight.
National Crime Agency | Official News ReleaseThree due in court over Heathrow £3.6m cocaine seizures
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Wednesday 01 May 2024 @ 16:05
The UK along with 170 countries attended the fourth Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) in Canada this week.
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Official News ReleaseUK helps secure progress towards new legally binding treaty to end plastic pollution
Buckingham Palace
Wednesday 01 May 2024 @ 15:25
The Prince of Wales has visited the Northeast of England to carry out two engagements in Seaham and Newcastle.
Buckingham Palace | Official News ReleaseThe Prince of Wales visits the Northeast of England
Competition & Markets Authority
Wednesday 01 May 2024 @ 15:20
AlphaTheta’s proposed deal to acquire Serato could also reduce innovation, choice, and access to DJ equipment and software.
Competition & Markets Authority | Official News ReleaseDeal could see DJs paying more to keep partygoers entertained
Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland
Wednesday 01 May 2024 @ 15:15
Alister Jack reaffirms UK Government's goal to achieve long-term growth with more than £3bn invested directly across Scotland to boost business and prosperity
Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland | Official News ReleaseScottish Secretary reacts to GDP figures for February 2024
Home Office
Wednesday 01 May 2024 @ 15:10
The first illegal migrants set to be removed to Rwanda have now been detained, following a series of nationwide operations this week.
Home Office | Official News ReleaseFirst phase of detentions underway for Rwanda relocations
UK Export Finance
Wednesday 01 May 2024 @ 15:05
The UK’s export credit agency has completed its first transaction in support of overseas offshore oil and gas decommissioning.
UK Export Finance | Official News ReleaseScottish firms win in first UK Export Finance deal for oil and gas decommissioning
Buckingham Palace
Wednesday 01 May 2024 @ 14:25
Marking His Majesty's return to public duties, The King and Queen have visited University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre, where they spent time with patients and their families.
Buckingham Palace | Official News ReleaseThe King and Queen spend time with patients at UCH Macmillan Cancer Centre
Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC - formerly IPCC)
Wednesday 01 May 2024 @ 14:20
A West Yorkshire Police (WYP) officer is due to make his first appearance in court to face two charges under the Terrorism Act.
Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC - formerly IPCC) | Official News ReleaseWest Yorkshire Police officer charged over WhatsApp images
Crown Prosecution Service
Wednesday 01 May 2024 @ 14:15
Gary Fothergill, Specialist Prosecutor for CPS North East’s Complex Casework Unit, said: “The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised Northumbria Police to charge Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers with causing criminal damage after the Sycamore Gap tree was cut down last September.
Crown Prosecution Service | Official News ReleaseCPS authorises charges after the felling of the historic Sycamore Gap tree
Children’s Commissioner
Wednesday 01 May 2024 @ 14:10
As Children’s Commissioner, it is my privilege to speak to hundreds of thousands of children about their lives, their hopes and dreams for the future. I want children to be ambitious about their futures as well as about their present – and overwhelmingly, they are.
Children’s Commissioner | Official News ReleaseThe Big Ambition for Jobs and Skills
Northern Ireland Office
Wednesday 01 May 2024 @ 14:05
The statement follows the operational establishment of the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR) today, 1 May
Northern Ireland Office | Official News ReleaseNorthern Ireland Secretary welcomes operational establishment of ICRIR
WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations)
Wednesday 01 May 2024 @ 13:25
Rory Deighton responds to the Liberal Democrat's analysis showing the number of patients making their own way to A&E
WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations) | Official News ReleaseNHS Confederation - Worrying numbers of patients transporting themselves to A&E
Think Tanks
Wednesday 01 May 2024 @ 13:20
Colonialism and the slave trade were, at best, minor factors in Britain’s prosperity and may have been net lossmakers.
Think Tanks | Official News ReleaseIEA - Empire and slavery did not make Britain rich, finds new IEA book
National Crime Agency
Wednesday 01 May 2024 @ 13:15
Officers from the National Crime Agency have arrested a further man over a Channel boat crossing which resulted in the deaths of five people on a French beach.
National Crime Agency | Official News ReleaseNCA officers make further arrest over fatal Channel crossing
Ofcom
Wednesday 01 May 2024 @ 13:10
Ofcom has today opened an investigation into whether OnlyFans is doing enough to prevent children accessing pornography on its site.
Ofcom | Official News ReleaseOfcom investigates OnlyFans’ age verification measures
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Wednesday 01 May 2024 @ 13:05
UK government joins G7 nations and calls for swift action to protect marine habitats and halt biodiversity loss
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Official News ReleaseUK calls for accelerated action to protect global biodiversity
WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations)
Wednesday 01 May 2024 @ 12:25
A new report from UNICEF in Lebanon underscores the deepening suffering of children in the country, as Lebanon grapples with a cascade of crises, compounded by conflict.
WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations) | Official News ReleaseUNICEF - Geneva Palais briefing note: Caught in the Crossfire – Lebanon’s children under fire
Scottish Government
Wednesday 01 May 2024 @ 12:20
An Official Statistics in Development publication for Scotland
Scottish Government | Official News ReleaseMonthly GDP Estimates for February
Department for Transport
Wednesday 01 May 2024 @ 12:15
The Freight Innovation Fund is supporting businesses to innovate and back skilled UK jobs.
Department for Transport | Official News Release£1.8 million boost for innovation to decarbonise freight
Charity Commission
Wednesday 01 May 2024 @ 12:10
The Charity Commission has opened an inquiry into We Care Foundation.
Charity Commission | Official News ReleaseRegulator freezes bank accounts of Bristol charity after opening inquiry
Ministry of Justice
Wednesday 01 May 2024 @ 12:05
Don’t lose your opportunity to claim Unclaimed Court Money. The rules are changing and only 1 month remains to claim funds that have been held for 30 years or more.
Ministry of Justice | Official News ReleaseAct now to claim dormant funds held by the Court Funds Office: 1 month to go!
Attorney General's Office
Wednesday 01 May 2024 @ 11:25
The opportunities available for aspiring barristers and solicitors in Yorkshire and beyond were discussed when the Attorney General visited staff at the Government Legal Department in Leeds.
Attorney General's Office | Official News ReleaseGovernment legal careers open for aspiring solicitors and barristers in North East
WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations)
Wednesday 01 May 2024 @ 11:20
Cllr Darren Rodwell, housing spokesperson for the Local Government Association responds to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities latest homelessness statistics
WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations) | Official News ReleaseLGA response to DLUHC's latest homelessness statistics
Welsh Government
Wednesday 01 May 2024 @ 11:15
A fund to support food and drink festivals and events across Wales opens for applications on Wednesday 1 May.
Welsh Government | Official News ReleaseFood and Drink Festivals and Events Fund announced
Home Office
Wednesday 01 May 2024 @ 11:10
Leading food delivery companies will introduce enhanced security checks on their apps to prevent the market being abused by illegal workers, following discussions with the government.
Home Office | Official News ReleaseDeliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats to enhance security checks to prevent illegal working
Ministry of Defence
Wednesday 01 May 2024 @ 11:05
The Joint Economic Data Hub (JEDHub) report shows growth in Defence sector employment, recruitment and revenue.
Ministry of Defence | Official News ReleaseDefence sector continues contributing significantly to UK economy
Foreign,Commonwealth and Development Office
Wednesday 01 May 2024 @ 10:25
Dangerous extremists intent on promoting extreme ideologies will be blocked from entering the UK as the government steps up action to protect the public.
Foreign,Commonwealth and Development Office | Official News ReleaseHate preachers and extremists banned from the UK
Association for Project Management
Wednesday 01 May 2024 @ 10:20
On the day that Association for Project Management (APM) launched its new research report The Golden Thread 2024, the organisation invited its Fellows to discuss the findings and ask questions about the profession’s future at its latest Fellows’ Forum.
Association for Project Management | Official News ReleaseQuestions asked about the future of the project profession as APM Fellows discuss The Golden Thread
Home Office
Wednesday 01 May 2024 @ 10:15
Consultation launched to strengthen safeguards for child strip search including the requirement to notify parents and guardians when a child is strip searched.
Home Office | Official News ReleaseGreater protections for child strip search
Department for Education
Wednesday 01 May 2024 @ 10:10
Government to launch consultation on lifting the 50% cap alongside proposals on opening special faith-based academies.
Department for Education | Official News ReleaseGovernment To Lift Cap on Faith School Places
Scottish Government
Wednesday 01 May 2024 @ 10:05
This report calculates the updated percentage uplift required in remote rural and island areas of Scotland to calculate fuel poverty.
Scottish Government | Official News ReleaseThe cost of remoteness: reflecting higher living costs in remote rural Scotland when measuring fuel poverty
techUK
Wednesday 01 May 2024 @ 09:25
SMEs in high-growth industries looking to adopt AI solutions could receive £7 million, following the launch of two new competitions
techUK | Official News Release£7 million fund announced for SME AI projects
RUSI
Wednesday 01 May 2024 @ 09:20
After many delays, Iraq’s Kurdistan Region is scheduled to hold internal elections in June. But with one major party boycotting the polls, their success hangs in the balance.
RUSI | Official News ReleaseKurdistan: The Pressing Need for Free and Fair Regional Elections
National Crime Agency
Wednesday 01 May 2024 @ 09:15
Gold bullion and artwork worth millions of pounds has been taken out of criminal hands as a result of a National Crime Agency (NCA) investigation.
National Crime Agency | Official News ReleaseGold and art worth millions and linked to crime is forfeited
Information Commissioner's Office
Wednesday 01 May 2024 @ 09:10
Information Commissioner John Edwards has condemned data protection standards at health services for people living with HIV and called for urgent improvements.
Information Commissioner's Office | Official News ReleaseInformation Commissioner: Persistent sensitive information breaches failing people living with HIV
WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations)
Wednesday 01 May 2024 @ 09:05
Private sector activity fell again in the three months to April (weighted balance of -14%, compared with -12% in the three months to March), according to the CBI’s latest Growth Indicator.
WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations) | Official News ReleasePrivate sector activity falls but expectations hold firm – CBI Growth Indicator