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WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations)
Wednesday 18 September 2024 @ 16:25
With spiralling bills continuing to push more households to the brink, Citizens Advice has revealed that people are in the dark about almost £2 billion of available financial support.
WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations) | Official News ReleaseCitizen's Advise - Postcode lottery of social tariffs means people are in the dark about almost £2bn worth of extra bills support
Competition & Markets Authority
Wednesday 18 September 2024 @ 16:20
CMA issues compliance guide to help businesses stay on the right side of the law – and advises 17 high-profile brands to review their green claims.
Competition & Markets Authority | Official News ReleaseGreenwashing: CMA issues tailored guide for fashion brands
National Audit Office Press Releases
Wednesday 18 September 2024 @ 16:15
A man has pleaded guilty and been fined for unlawfully retaining and selling thousands of pieces of customer records from the car leasing company he worked for in Hertfordshire.
National Audit Office Press Releases | Official News ReleaseGuilty car salesman fined for retaining and selling data to competitors
Financial Conduct Authority
Wednesday 18 September 2024 @ 16:10
New rules from the FCA to protect access to cash have come into force and are already having a positive impact in local communities.
Financial Conduct Authority | Official News ReleaseNew FCA rules to protect access to cash already having an impact
Foreign,Commonwealth and Development Office
Wednesday 18 September 2024 @ 16:05
Foreign Secretary travels to Norway to strengthen defence and security cooperation.
Foreign,Commonwealth and Development Office | Official News ReleaseUK commits to bolstering European security as Foreign Secretary visits Norwegian military command
WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations)
Wednesday 18 September 2024 @ 15:25
Martin Sartorius, Principal Economist, CBI, responds to latest inflation data for August
WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations) | Official News ReleaseCBI responds to latest inflation data for August
Think Tanks
Wednesday 18 September 2024 @ 15:20
Malnutrition is arguably the biggest health risk we rarely think about.
Think Tanks | Official News ReleaseThe King's Fund- Malnutrition – the ‘Pandora’s box’ of health care we try not to open
Chartered Trading Standards Institute
Wednesday 18 September 2024 @ 15:15
The UK’s home-building landscape can be complex and confusing for consumers and businesses, with several approval and redress schemes operating in the sector. Nevertheless, the industry sits on a foundation of robust and independent consumer protection, says the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI). This is important as the new Government looks to increase home-building targets in response to consumer needs.
Chartered Trading Standards Institute | Official News ReleaseCTSI statement: Approved Codes are vital to ensuring consumer protection in home-building sector
Big Lottery Fund
Wednesday 18 September 2024 @ 15:10
The National Lottery Community Fund has today announced £9,715,667 of funding to 114 projects, supporting people of all ages and abilities across Northern Ireland.
Big Lottery Fund | Official News Release£9.7m National Lottery funding to improve the lives of people across NI
Department for Science, Innovation & Technology
Wednesday 18 September 2024 @ 15:05
UK science community unites to mark 70 years of breakthroughs and international teamwork at CERN.
Department for Science, Innovation & Technology | Official News ReleaseUK celebrates 70 years of science breakthroughs at CERN
Welsh Government
Wednesday 18 September 2024 @ 14:25
Director Darren Hughes responds to the First Minister's announcement on the Welsh Government's priorities.
Welsh Government | Official News ReleaseWelsh NHS Confederation responds to Welsh Government priorities
Scottish Government
Wednesday 18 September 2024 @ 14:20
Views sought on planning gap for fish and shellfish farms.
Scottish Government | Official News ReleaseMarine planning zone consultation
HM Treasury
Wednesday 18 September 2024 @ 14:15
Rachel Reeves leads government backing of the Invest in Women Taskforce, which aims to create one of the world’s largest investment funding pools aimed solely at female founders.
HM Treasury | Official News ReleaseChancellor: “Everyone can do something for women’s equality”
Home Office
Wednesday 18 September 2024 @ 14:10
Safe access buffer zones will be in force around abortion clinics from 31 October to bring in stronger safeguards for women accessing services.
Home Office | Official News ReleaseProtection zones around abortion clinics in place by October
Ministry of Defence
Wednesday 18 September 2024 @ 14:05
Thousands of UK military land vehicles will be maintained under a new £71 million contract, supporting the government’s growth mission by creating hundreds of jobs.
Ministry of Defence | Official News ReleaseState-of-the-art armoured vehicle fleet supported under new contract
WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations)
Wednesday 18 September 2024 @ 13:25
TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak comments on today’s (Wednesday) inflation figures, which show CPI inflation unchanged at 2.2%
WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations) | Official News ReleaseInflation data confirms time is right to cut interest rates again, says TUC
Think Tanks
Wednesday 18 September 2024 @ 13:20
A comprehensive plan for a modern 21st century health creation system has been unveiled today in a major report aimed at kick starting a once-in-a-generation rethink of national health policy, to revitalise both wellbeing and the UK economy.
Think Tanks | Official News ReleaseIPPR - Cross-party Commission concludes three-year enquiry with bold plan for 21st century health
Department for Work and Pensions
Wednesday 18 September 2024 @ 13:15
The ‘lockdown generation’ who’ve been consigned to the ‘scrapheap’ will get life-changing support through major reforms to get Britain working again, the Minister for Employment has vowed in her first speech since taking office.
Department for Work and Pensions | Official News ReleaseLockdown generation consigned to the ‘scrapheap’ will get life-changing support into work, vows Minister
Scottish Government
Wednesday 18 September 2024 @ 13:10
Plans to boost the use of Scots and Gaelic in traditional areas have been passed at Stage 1 by the Scottish Parliament.
Scottish Government | Official News ReleaseProtecting Gaelic and Scots
Department for Business & Trade
Wednesday 18 September 2024 @ 13:05
UK Trade Minister signs trade pact designed to boost trade and investment with Thailand and open the country up to British businesses.
Department for Business & Trade | Official News ReleaseUK signs trade pact with Thailand to boost exports
WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations)
Wednesday 18 September 2024 @ 12:25
A new tax on the carbon emitted from burning waste could load billions of unavoidable costs on councils over the next decade instead of manufacturers picking up the bill, new research for the Local Government Association (LGA), County Council Network (CCN) and District Councils Network (DCN) has found.
WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations) | Official News ReleaseLGA - Misfiring incineration tax could heap billions of unfunded costs on councils
Crown Prosecution Service
Wednesday 18 September 2024 @ 12:20
A Staffordshire man has become the first person in the West Midlands region to be convicted of riot following the disorder at the Holiday Inn, Tamworth in August this year.
Crown Prosecution Service | Official News ReleaseFirst riot charge following disorder outside Holiday Inn
techUK
Wednesday 18 September 2024 @ 12:15
Between October and November 2024 elections will take place for 23 seats on techUK’s Health & Social Care Council.
techUK | Official News ReleasetechUK Health and Social Care Council 2024 Elections – what you need to know!
NHS Wales
Wednesday 18 September 2024 @ 12:10
Public Health Wales is both the public health organisation in Wales and an NHS Trust.
NHS Wales | Official News ReleaseAnnual Report and Agenda for the Annual General Meeting on Thursday 26 September 2024
UK Export Finance
Wednesday 18 September 2024 @ 12:05
UK Export Finance is making its credit insurance easier to access.
UK Export Finance | Official News ReleaseExport insurance applications made simpler for businesses with new online portal
Buckingham Palace
Wednesday 18 September 2024 @ 11:25
From Friday 13th to Sunday 15th September, The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester were in Northern Ireland to meet members of the community and celebrate their work locally.
Buckingham Palace | Official News ReleaseThe Duke and Duchess of Gloucester visit Northern Ireland
Foreign,Commonwealth and Development Office
Wednesday 18 September 2024 @ 11:20
UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific, Catherine West, begins her first visit to southeast Asia in Singapore.
Foreign,Commonwealth and Development Office | Official News ReleaseGrowth, security and climate on the agenda as Minister visits Singapore
Natural England
Wednesday 18 September 2024 @ 11:15
Natural England consults on plans to designate additional areas of the Surrey Hills national landscape, also known as an area of outstanding natural beauty
Natural England | Official News ReleaseNatural England seeks views on Surrey Hills national landscape
Association for Project Management
Wednesday 18 September 2024 @ 11:10
Association for Project Management (APM) highlighted its significant contribution to academic research and the opportunities it offers during a sponsored reception held in Nottingham in connection with the British Academy of Management (BAM) 2024 conference.
Association for Project Management | Official News ReleaseAPM highlights research contribution during reception at BAM event in Nottingham
Scottish Government
Wednesday 18 September 2024 @ 11:05
Scottish Government announces support for plan to stage event in Glasgow.
Scottish Government | Official News ReleaseGlasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games proposal
Ofgem
Wednesday 18 September 2024 @ 10:25
OVO Electricity Ltd, OVO (S) Gas Ltd, and OVO Gas Ltd have agreed to pay a total of £2.37 million in compensation and redress payments after Ofgem identified a number of failings in how the supplier handled customer complaints.
Ofgem | Official News ReleaseOVO to pay £2.37 million for customer complaint failures
Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC - formerly IPCC)
Wednesday 18 September 2024 @ 10:20
A former Met Police officer who accessed police records and passed on sensitive information, stole items from a member of the public, and used deceased people’s bank details, was jailed recently (16 September).
Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC - formerly IPCC) | Official News ReleaseFormer Met Police officer convicted of misconduct in public office
Ministry of Justice
Wednesday 18 September 2024 @ 10:15
UK legal services will be at the forefront of one of the world’s biggest legal gatherings this week to promote the UK as a place to do business.
Ministry of Justice | Official News ReleaseUK government events in Mexico promote trade in legal services
Crown Prosecution Service
Wednesday 18 September 2024 @ 10:10
Up to £75million in new investment for the Border Security Command paves way for an autumn immigration crime crackdown.
Crown Prosecution Service | Official News ReleaseNew investment for Border Security Command
Scottish Government
Wednesday 18 September 2024 @ 10:05
There has been a second consecutive increase in the uptake rate for school meals, following yearly decreases since 2016.
Scottish Government | Official News ReleaseSchool Healthy Living Survey: school meal uptake statistics 2024
RUSI
Wednesday 18 September 2024 @ 09:25
Apple TV’s ‘Slow Horses’, now in its fourth season, reflects contemporary Britain’s psyche through its flawed but unvanquished spies and their battles with cynicism, bureaucracy and decline.
RUSI | Official News ReleaseWhat Can ‘Slow Horses’ Tell Us About Modern Britain?
Chatham House
Wednesday 18 September 2024 @ 09:20
The economy will be the key issue for voters in Sri Lanka’s upcoming presidential election, set against a backdrop of geopolitical rivalry.
Chatham House | Official News ReleaseAusterity measures are on trial in Sri Lanka’s first election since its economic collapse
NHS England
Wednesday 18 September 2024 @ 09:15
Parents are being urged to get their children vaccinated as new NHS figures show nearly one in six had not received both doses of the MMR vaccine by the age of five.
NHS England | Official News ReleaseParents urged to get children MMR jab as one in six not fully vaccinated
Home Office
Wednesday 18 September 2024 @ 09:10
Blog posted by: Sarah Lombardi, Principal Content Designer and Steven Shukor, Principal Content Designer, 17 September 2024 – Categories: Content, User centred design.
Home Office | Official News ReleaseDesigning content for people with limited English
Welsh Government
Wednesday 18 September 2024 @ 09:05
The First Minister Eluned Morgan has set out her priorities for the Welsh Government.
Welsh Government | Official News Release"We have listened, we have learned and we will deliver” - FM announces Welsh Government priorities