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Buckingham Palace
Friday 26 April 2024 @ 16:15
The Prince of Wales visited the West Midlands to learn about initiatives across the region that are supporting people’s mental health and wellbeing.
Buckingham Palace | Official News ReleaseThe Prince of Wales visits the West Midlands
Foreign,Commonwealth and Development Office
Friday 26 April 2024 @ 16:10
Joint readout by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and the UK Foreign Secretary.
Foreign,Commonwealth and Development Office | Official News ReleaseForeign Secretary meeting with Foreign Minister of Mongolia, April 2024
Ministry of Defence
Friday 26 April 2024 @ 16:05
DASA seeks novel methods of testing and evaluating for the future of defence
Ministry of Defence | Official News ReleaseModernising testing and evaluation methods to future-proof defence
Scottish Government
Friday 26 April 2024 @ 15:25
Reducing time spent in temporary accommodation.
Scottish Government | Official News ReleaseBoosting housing supply to tackle homelessness
Crown Prosecution Service
Friday 26 April 2024 @ 15:20
The CPS authorised the Metropolitan Police to charge a British man on Friday, 19 April 2024 with conducting hostile activity in the UK in order to benefit a foreign state – namely Russia.
Crown Prosecution Service | Official News ReleaseCPS authorises charges against five men including British man accused of conducting hostile state activity to benefit Russia
Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC - formerly IPCC)
Friday 26 April 2024 @ 15:15
An Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigation found that Devon and Cornwall Police officers treated a woman in custody, who sadly died soon after in hospital, in line with policies and procedures.
Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC - formerly IPCC) | Official News ReleaseDevon and Cornwall Police officers acted in line with procedures over woman in custody who later died
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WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations)
Friday 26 April 2024 @ 15:10
Matthew Taylor responds to Liberal Democrat Party figures on patients being cared for in corridors
WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations) | Official News ReleaseNHS Confederation responds to Liberal Democrat figures on 'corridor care'
NHS Wales
Friday 26 April 2024 @ 15:05
In a bid to enhance the health and well-being of children and young people across Wales, Public Health Wales has published a new report detailing how we can optimise the role of school food in promoting nutrition and reducing health inequalities.
NHS Wales | Official News ReleasePublic Health Wales Launches Dedicated Workstream to Maximise Impact of School Food on Child Health
Ministry of Defence
Friday 26 April 2024 @ 14:25
HMS Diamond has shot down a missile fired by the Iranian-backed Houthis from Yemen.
Ministry of Defence | Official News ReleaseRoyal Navy warship shoots down Houthi missile
Welsh Government
Friday 26 April 2024 @ 14:20
A dystopian animation series and an adult animated supernatural comedy are among fledgling projects given a financial boost this week as the Welsh animation industry hits Cardiff.
Welsh Government | Official News ReleaseAnimators, assemble!
Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)
Friday 26 April 2024 @ 14:15
An agreement to help improve the UK Government’s treatment of people from ethnic minorities has concluded after the Home Office made improvements required by Britain’s equality regulator.
Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) | Official News ReleaseHome Office makes equality improvements after EHRC intervention
National Ombudsmen
Friday 26 April 2024 @ 14:10
Suffolk County Council has not done enough to provide an education to a young girl with special educational needs, the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has found.
National Ombudsmen | Official News ReleaseSuffolk to apologise to family for failing to educate girl for 18 months
NHS Wales
Friday 26 April 2024 @ 14:05
Public health officials believe that measles is spreading in the community in Gwent with 9 cases of measles now confirmed. Public Health Wales is urging parents and carers to ensure that their children are fully vaccinated with two doses of the MMR vaccine to avoid catching measles.
NHS Wales | Official News ReleaseFirst evidence of measles spreading in the community, as cases rise in Gwent outbreak.
Scottish Government
Friday 26 April 2024 @ 13:25
Landmark bill passes Stage 3.
Scottish Government | Official News ReleaseChildren (Care and Justice) Bill passed
Home Office
Friday 26 April 2024 @ 13:20
The Terrogram collective has been proscribed today, making it a criminal offence to belong to the group, or invite support for it.
Home Office | Official News ReleaseTerrorgram collective now proscribed as terrorist organisation
Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted)
Friday 26 April 2024 @ 13:15
Updated guidance for inspecting education settings still affected by reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC).
Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted) | Official News ReleaseOfsted statement for schools affected by RAAC
Home Office
Friday 26 April 2024 @ 13:10
Greater powers for the National Crime Agency and police to seize, freeze and destroy cryptoassets used by criminals have come into force today.
Home Office | Official News ReleaseNew powers to seize cryptoassets used by criminals go live
Cabinet Office
Friday 26 April 2024 @ 13:05
The GREAT Britain and Northern Ireland campaign has announced key partners for the major business, tourism, education and cultural expo in Riyadh - GREAT FUTURES - on 14 and 15 May 2024.
Cabinet Office | Official News ReleaseGREAT FUTURES trade mission to Riyadh attracts major corporate sponsors
Attorney General's Office
Friday 26 April 2024 @ 12:25
Leader of a criminal gang that distributed large quantities of cocaine and cannabis across Sussex has his sentence increased after referral to Court of Appeal.
Attorney General's Office | Official News ReleaseLeader of major drugs gang has sentence increased
Parliamentary Committees and Public Enquiries
Friday 26 April 2024 @ 12:20
MPs today publish their report on the Government’s plans for a Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre next to Parliament.
Parliamentary Committees and Public Enquiries | Official News ReleaseMPs publish report on Government’s Holocaust Memorial proposals
WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations)
Friday 26 April 2024 @ 12:15
TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak responded to this week’s UNCRPD report, which finds the current government has “failed to take all appropriate measures to address grave and systematic violations of the human rights" of disabled people
WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations) | Official News ReleaseTUC – UN report paints a “damning picture” of life for disabled people
Home Office
Friday 26 April 2024 @ 12:10
UK and Rwanda pass further milestone with Treaty ratification.
Home Office | Official News ReleaseUK-Rwanda Treaty completes ratification process
Cabinet Office
Friday 26 April 2024 @ 12:05
The Incubator for Artificial Intelligence (i.AI) and NHS England (NHSE) have signed a Collaboration Charter to support the use of AI in the NHS.
Cabinet Office | Official News Releasei.AI and NHS England sign Collaboration Charter to support the use of AI in the NHS
Attorney General's Office
Friday 26 April 2024 @ 11:25
Stalking victims have been urged to report offending swiftly and with confidence to prevent the risk of further harm during National Stalking Awareness Week.
Attorney General's Office | Official News ReleaseStalking victims urged to report offences swiftly, says Attorney General
Parliamentary Committees and Public Enquiries
Friday 26 April 2024 @ 11:20
A new report by the cross-party Business and Trade Committee demands the Government ‘urgently improve’ governance and transparency at freeports and investment zones.
Parliamentary Committees and Public Enquiries | Official News ReleaseFreeports and investment zones governance ‘must be urgently improved’, say MPs
Northern Ireland Office
Friday 26 April 2024 @ 11:15
The Secretary of State yesterday announced plans for an independent Public History project relating to the Troubles in Northern Ireland.
Northern Ireland Office | Official News ReleaseTroubles ‘Public History’ project established
Home Office
Friday 26 April 2024 @ 11:10
The Home Secretary met Italian counterparts and other key figures in Rome to discuss tackling the migrant crisis. Both countries agreed to step up efforts across Europe and Africa.
Home Office | Official News ReleaseUK and Italy to build on cooperation to stop migrant crossings
techUK
Friday 26 April 2024 @ 11:05
The DRCF sets its agenda for the year ahead, amidst another busy year for the tech sector and its digital regulators.
techUK | Official News ReleaseThe DRCF sets a longer-term vision for future digital regulation in its annual plan for 2024/5
Government Legal Department
Friday 26 April 2024 @ 10:25
The Government Legal Profession Trainee Solicitor Scheme is now open for applications.
Government Legal Department | Official News ReleaseTrainee Solicitor Scheme open
Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC - formerly IPCC)
Friday 26 April 2024 @ 10:20
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating the circumstances of the death of a man in hospital after being taken into police custody in Swansea.
Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC - formerly IPCC) | Official News ReleaseIOPC investigating after Swansea death in police custody
Ministry of Defence
Friday 26 April 2024 @ 10:15
The Armed Forces led commemorations in London to pay respect to Australian and New Zealand Armed Forces personnel.
Ministry of Defence | Official News ReleaseUK Armed Forces join London ANZAC Day commemorations
Chatham House
Friday 26 April 2024 @ 10:10
The essential aid package will allow Kyiv to slow down Russian forces. But the delay had a real cost for Ukraine, and a secure long-term funding model is required.
Chatham House | Official News ReleaseThe US aid package to Ukraine will help. But a better strategy is urgently needed
Scottish Government
Friday 26 April 2024 @ 10:05
This paper sets out the Scottish Government's vision for justice in an independent Scotland.
Scottish Government | Official News ReleaseBuilding a New Scotland: Justice in an independent Scotland
RUSI
Friday 26 April 2024 @ 09:25
Tensions can escalate quickly when adversaries fail to understand each other. Unfortunately, we are often least able to understand our adversaries when tensions are high. Breaking this cycle is essential.
RUSI | Official News ReleaseFailing to Understand Adversaries Creates a Vicious Circle of Tensions
Crown Commercial Service
Friday 26 April 2024 @ 09:20
Crown Commercial Service are pleased to announce the next iteration of their agreement for vehicle telematics, helping customers make their fleet operations more efficient and optimise their driver management, is now live.
Crown Commercial Service | Official News ReleaseOur new simplified and sustainable vehicle telematics agreement goes live
NHS England
Friday 26 April 2024 @ 09:15
In a huge push to improve the lives of tens of thousands of postgraduate doctors, NHS England is pledging to enhance choice and flexibility with rotas, while reducing payroll errors and the financial burden of course fees.
NHS England | Official News ReleaseNHS sets out measures to improve the working lives of doctors
Government Communications Service
Friday 26 April 2024 @ 09:10
Blog posted by: Simon Baugh, Chief Executive, GCS, 25 April 2024.
Government Communications Service | Official News Release
GCS Chief Executive shares future outlook on Government communications
Sport England
Friday 26 April 2024 @ 09:05
Sports England are making new funding available to tackle major differences between demographic groups and places.
Sport England | Official News ReleaseLong-term increase in activity levels positive but further action needed to tackle inequalities