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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. 

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.

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.

New rules from the FCA to protect access to cash have come into force and are already having a positive impact in local communities.

Foreign Secretary travels to Norway to strengthen defence and security cooperation.

Martin Sartorius, Principal Economist, CBI, responds to latest inflation data for August

Malnutrition is arguably the biggest health risk we rarely think about.

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.

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. 

UK science community unites to mark 70 years of breakthroughs and international teamwork at CERN.

Director Darren Hughes responds to the First Minister's announcement on the Welsh Government's priorities.

Views sought on planning gap for fish and shellfish farms.

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.

Safe access buffer zones will be in force around abortion clinics from 31 October to bring in stronger safeguards for women accessing services.

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.

TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak comments on today’s (Wednesday) inflation figures, which show CPI inflation unchanged at 2.2%

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. 

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.

Plans to boost the use of Scots and Gaelic in traditional areas have been passed at Stage 1 by the Scottish Parliament.

UK Trade Minister signs trade pact designed to boost trade and investment with Thailand and open the country up to British businesses.

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. 

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.

Between October and November 2024 elections will take place for 23 seats on techUK’s Health & Social Care Council.  

Public Health Wales is both the public health organisation in Wales and an NHS Trust.

UK Export Finance is making its credit insurance easier to access.

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.

UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific, Catherine West, begins her first visit to southeast Asia in Singapore.

Natural England consults on plans to designate additional areas of the Surrey Hills national landscape, also known as an area of outstanding natural beauty

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.  

Scottish Government announces support for plan to stage event in Glasgow. 

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.  

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). 

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. 

Up to £75million in new investment for the Border Security Command paves way for an autumn immigration crime crackdown.

There has been a second consecutive increase in the uptake rate for school meals, following yearly decreases since 2016.

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.

The economy will be the key issue for voters in Sri Lanka’s upcoming presidential election, set against a backdrop of geopolitical rivalry.

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.

Blog posted by: Sarah Lombardi, Principal Content Designer and Steven Shukor, Principal Content Designer, 17 September 2024 – Categories: Content, User centred design.

The First Minister Eluned Morgan has set out her priorities for the Welsh Government.

UNICEF has launched an appeal for US$58.8 million to address the rising mpox crisis across six African countries where children are most affected.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer yesterday made a speech at the Holocaust Educational Trust.

Ofsted yesterday published updates to its state-funded school inspection handbooks as well as its deferral, pausing and gathering additional evidence policy, ahead of routine school inspections returning on 23 September.

Kyle Clifford: Crown Prosecution Service authorises charges in Bushey triple murder case.

This report summarises key findings of the Scottish Islands Survey (2023), which gathered views about different aspects of island life from Scottish island residents.

Murders and the presence of organised crime have become disturbingly commonplace, while the government has failed to make a meaningful difference or appease Chileans’ fear of crime.

The UK has played a key role in securing a declaration to support sustainable agriculture and promote food security at a meeting of G20 Agriculture Ministers in Brazil.

The NHS is upgrading its 24-hour live data centres to manage demand, strengthening same day emergency care and offering more falls services for older people, as part of actions set out yesterday to prepare for this winter.

On 30th October, the Chancellor will announce the Autumn Budget, with a Spending Review to follow next Spring, setting out its spending plans until 2028/29. 

Wales can take pride in the six dedicated young people who represented their country as part of Team UK at the 47th WorldSkills Competition in Lyon last week and brought home a silver medal and a Best in Nation accolade.

A young pedestrian who was knocked over by a cyclist was sent home from Accident and Emergency (A&E) with an undiagnosed fracture to her head after doctors failed to properly assess her, England’s Health Ombudsman has found.

More jobs for British people will be created thanks to nearly half a billion pounds worth of investment by Italian businesses into the UK, the PM yesterday announced.

Ruth Rankine responds to Liberal Democrat Party data that shows more patients waiting 4 weeks for a GP appointment.

This report details the findings of the evaluation of the Accessible Vehicles (AVE) Scheme.

We have issued a reprimand to Bonne Terre Limited, trading as Sky Betting and Gaming, for unlawfully processing people’s data through advertising cookies without their consent.

At CCW, we love marking milestones, and we’ve just hit a big one – our very own podcast, ‘Waterfall’, has turned two! Whether you’re looking to save money on your bill, live more sustainably, or simply learn more about one of our planet’s most precious resources, ‘Waterfall’ is the podcast for you.

Eight in 10 (81%) employers feel they are doing enough to prevent and manage bullying and harassment at work, but just over a third of employees (36%) who experienced conflict in the past year feel it has been fully resolved.

Devastating strikes come to an end as junior doctors accept pay offer by 66%

The recent closure of the last US military base in Niger highlights a shifting geopolitical landscape in which Sahelian countries are diversifying their partnerships beyond traditional Western allies, focusing on strategic deals with new global players.

The Statutory Inquiries Committee publishes its report Public inquiries: Enhancing public trust.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni released a joint statement yesterday.

A man has been jailed for five years for raping a girl in Rotherham 21 years ago, following a National Crime Agency (NCA) investigation.

Trader Support Service extended to end of 2025.

Now is the time to take stock of the amount of silage required on farm for the winter period.

The River Park has reduced flood risk, boosted biodiversity and improved amenity in Salisbury city centre, with better cycle routes and footpaths

APCC Joint Leads on Addictions and Substance Abuse, David Sidwick and Joy Allen, and Joint Leads on Victims, Sophie Linden and Lisa Townsend, yesterday commented on a week of action that will see police forces across the country carry out patrols and visits to student campuses to raise awareness of spiking during freshers’ week.

Consumers must be told in clear terms about the technology that underpins their broadband service when signing up to a new deal, under new Ofcom guidance for providers that came into force yesterday.

The outcome of the US election is consequential for the global climate agenda, through its potential impact on environmental governance and perhaps more importantly, its consequences for global trade and tensions.

£7m funding available to kick start local projects.

The armed forces minister’s statement in July that GCAP’s future would be decided as an element in the promised defence review created doubts that could limit the readiness of foreign administrations and domestic companies to trust the UK government.

FORMER BBC news presenter Huw Edwards was yesterday (Monday 16 September 2024) sentenced for possessing indecent images of children.

Earlier this year, Leeds City College's NCFE Uniformed Public Services students experienced a once-in-a-lifetime volunteering trip to St Lucia, thanks to the government’s Turing Scheme. 

A study by Dr Saul Justin Newman (Centre for Longitudinal Studies) has won the first-ever Ig Nobel award in Demography at this year’s 34th Ig Nobel Prizes.

Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, is partnering with the Department of Science, Innovation, and Technology (DSIT) to provide funding of up to £1.3 million.

At a launch event in London, RUSI experts published their latest report examining the status of the UK-Japan Cyber Partnership.

The competition to recruit the Panel of Special Advocates in England and Wales is now open.

Blog posted by: Shona Tait, 13 September 2024 – Categories: Recruitment, skills.

Three days of talks begin with like-minded nations as the UK calls for a renewed focus on tackling global cyber threats and boosting cyber skills.

The recent publication of the Darzi investigation has uncovered sobering findings within the current crisis of the healthcare system.

Seven men have been jailed for committing child sex abuse offences against two young girls in Rotherham during the 2000s.

GAD has shared insights around the use of data science to model drought in sub-Saharan Africa at a cross-government modelling and forecasting network event.

Four men were recently (14 September 2024) charged with drugs offences after Border Force officers intercepted a fishing boat carrying approximately one tonne of cocaine off the coast of Newquay, Cornwall.

EHRC statement given recently (13 September 2024) on changes to Winter Fuel Payment eligibility.

The Committee has proposed a change to procedures for special public bill committees considering Law Commission bills.

Despite the role played by Rosatom in Russia’s occupation of Ukraine and in spreading the Kremlin’s influence across the globe, some Western countries continue to do business with the corporation. It is time for this to end.

Minister for Data Protection and Telecoms, Sir Chris Bryant, gave a speech at Connected Britain 2024 on 12 September 2024.

Over 1 million parents and carers of 2 and 3-year-olds will be urged to book their children in for a flu vaccine from next week, as the NHS ramps up its preparations for winter.

Dr Alina Pelikh (Centre for Longitudinal Studies) has received the British Society for Population Studies (BSPS) Early Career Award for her contributions to the field of family demography and transitions to adulthood.

The recent (13 September 2024) statement shows the UK’s approach to regulating artificial intelligence (AI) working in practice.

This is our first consultation on plans for the proposed site. We will consider issues around any likely impact on human health and the environment.

The Attorney General Lord Hermer KC visited Kyiv, Bucha and Irpin to drive forward accountability for Ukraine.

Severn Valley Railway has been fined £40,000 after pleading guilty to offences under the Work at Height Regulations 2005, which followed an investigation and prosecution by industry regulator, Office of Rail and Road (ORR).

A man who encouraged violence and acts of terrorism on messaging app Telegram was recently (13 September 2024) found guilty.

The Scottish Government's Action Plan to address student mental health, through effective collaborative working across colleges, universities, NHS Boards, Integrated Joint Boards, Public Health Scotland, Health and Social Care Partnerships, and the Third Sector.

ICO statement given recently (13 September 2024) in response to Meta's announcement on user data to train AI.

Although many countries would like to see an alternative to the US dollar, its dominance is unlikely to come to an end anytime soon.

COLLABORATION WITH BUSINESS KEY TO REASSURING EMPLOYERS ABOUT IMPACT OF REFORMS ON LABOUR FLEXIBILITY – CBI/Pertemps Employment Trends Survey.

The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) is pleased to announce the finalists for its Celebrating Impact Prize 2024.

Scottish and UK Governments respond to Petroineos’ decision to close refinery.

Join techUK’s Digital Skills in Education Working Group to work with policymakers and wider industry to drive the integration of digital skills and tech literacy across education and the curriculum.

The new scheme for Toronto Close in Worcester has been welcomed by residents who were evacuated from their homes during devastating floods.

Ahead of the anniversary of the introduction of the 20mph default speed limit in Wales, Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales, Ken Skates, has set out the next steps.

A blocked sewer polluted 1.7km of a Gloucestershire brook. This Enforcement Undertaking means Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust can improve and restore the area.

Seven men who committed a string of child sex abuse offences against two teenage girls in Rotherham in the early 2000s have been jailed for a total of 106 years.

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has authorised the new Ashley Down railway station ahead of its public opening on Saturday 28 September. The new station will facilitate a new hourly service into Bristol Temple Meads.

Seven men have been jailed for committing child sex abuse offences against two young girls in Rotherham during the 2000s.

The Environment Agency and Burnley Borough Council are delighted to announce additional funds and associated planning permission has been secured.

Winding-up orders made against companies accused of loan fraud

The Cabinet Office has announced that the Procurement Act 2023 will now commence on 24 February 2025 - a delay of four months from the original go-live date of 28 October 2024 to allow time for a new National Procurement Policy Statement (NPPS) to be produced.

Following user feedback and taking into account new evidence from Scotland's census on trans status or history, we have requested a reclassification of our Census 2021 gender identity estimates from accredited official statistics to official statistics in development. 

Public Health Wales has undertaken a further health risk assessment of air quality data collected at the Spittal School monitoring station, covering the period between 1st July 2024 and 26th August 2024. No exceedances of the WHO odour annoyance (5ppb / 7ug/m3) level have been recorded.

New research has found four genes with some of the largest known effects on the timing of menopause discovered to date.

The Children’s Commissioner has launched the biggest ever survey of schools and colleges in England, to capture up-to-date information about children’s experiences of school and to drive improvements in how they receive support.  

Councils face a funding gap of more than £2 billion next year (2025/26) as the Local Government Association warns against any “disastrous” further cuts in the Autumn Budget.

Today’s announcement shows the UK’s approach to regulating artificial intelligence (AI) working in practice

The products will not be subject to import checks at the GB border until next year

Merger could lead to millions of customers having to pay more. CMA will explore potential solutions to its concerns before final decision by 7 December.

Support to be rolled out across Scotland

National Energy System Operator will support the UK’s energy security, help to keep bills down in the long term, and accelerate the government’s clean power mission.

The House of Lords Liaison Committee today publishes its report on Committee activity in 2023-24.

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill will increase preparedness for, and protection from, terrorist attacks at public venues.

NDA publishes first ever nuclear heritage vision and strategy, to safeguard and celebrate the history of the nuclear industry.

Disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND to receive support to progress their musical talent and interests.

The No One Left Behind Employability Strategic Plan 2024-2027 outlines the key priorities for No One Left Behind over the next three years, and identifies the actions we will take to deliver on these priorities, reaffirming our commitment to continuous improvement.

As fighting between Sudan’s warlords rages on, the levels of destruction visited on the country not only expose chronic failures in the global response but are feeding into new power dynamics that will likely define the scope, resonance and durability of peace-making efforts going forward.

Sharing intimate images without consent will be made a ‘priority offence’ under the Online Safety Act and social media firms will have to proactively remove and stop this material appearing on their platforms.

A new online module for training providers has been developed that’s designed to increase the number of autistic individuals choosing and succeeding in further education (FE).  

ICO yesterday issued an enforcement notice to Surrey Police after the force repeatedly failed to meet its obligations under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA).

The Procurement Act 2023 will now commence on 24 February 2025.

The improvements to New Road flood defence work in Kendal were made following feedback from the community and through consultation.

The Prime Minister has arrived in Washington to hold talks with U.S. President Joe Biden today [13 September 2024].

HMS Iron Duke and HMS Tyne shadowed four Russian vessels in UK waters and RAF jets intercepted a Russian Bear aircraft approaching the UK area of interest

Transport Secretary yesterday announced a permanent end to further government funding for retrofit and closure of clean vehicle retrofit accreditation scheme.

We have published our annual report for 2023/24. The report is Lord Justice William Davis’s second as Chairman and documents the Council’s achievements of the year 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024 in the context of the objectives set in the Council’s five-year strategy, Sentencing Council strategic objectives 2021-2026.

The Violence Prevention Framework (2023) sets out a comprehensive range of activity to prevent violence from happening in the first place and to reduce the impact when it does. This report highlights the progress that has been made over 2023 to 2024 with partners on our shared programme.

Relations between big tech, policymakers and the online accountability community have become hostile and politicized, degrading efforts to combat disinformation.

A teenager has been arrested in Walsall by the National Crime Agency, as part of the investigation into a cyber security incident affecting Transport for London (TfL).

We completed our investigation in July into the involvement of Lincolnshire Police prior to the bodies of Kenneth and Bronson Battersby being discovered in Skegness.

Working together, our Annual Report and Accounts 2023-24, were published yesterday (12 September 2024).

APCC Joint Leads on Local Policing, Chris Nelson and Matt Storey, responded to a government announcement that specialist training for neighbourhood police officers and police community support officers is to be rolled out nationwide

The Food Standard Agency (FSA) and Food Standard Scotland (FSS) have published their 2024 Food Crime Strategic Assessment.

Ofcom has published the renewed broadcast licences for Channel 3 and Channel 5, securing public service broadcasting on these channels for a further ten years.

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has published new guidance to help the public sector embed equality considerations in their policies, including decisions to commission and/or use artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.

NHS leaders will work with the government to help address the the issues raised in the report.

Political parties registered in the UK have reported accepting £55,541,055 in donations and public funds during the second quarter of 2024 (April to June), according to figures published by the Electoral Commission. 

Cyber crime is indiscriminate and unpredictable, and poses a substantial threat to the UK’s national security.

Broadband and landline customers can now switch network under a new ‘one touch’ process, where they only have to contact their new provider. 

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has published its annual report and accounts for the 2023-24 financial year, ending 31 March 2024.

Cllr Louise Gittins, Chair of the Local Government Association, responded to the publication of Lord Darzi’s independent investigation into the state of the NHS

This ESPO framework offers customers a competitive route to procure the design, supply and installation of furnishing solutions for libraries, learning resource centres, community buildings and other indoor public spaces on a national basis.

The techUK team attended the annual conference focussing on net zero and connected and automated transport.  

National Crime Agency officers have worked with law enforcement partners across Europe to seize around 600 dangerous lifejackets that were destined for use by organised crime groups smuggling migrants across the English Channel in small boats

Sarah Woolnough, Chief Executive of The King’s Fund, commented on the findings of Lord Darzi’s independent review of NHS performance 

Thousands of people missing Home Responsibilities Protection on their National Insurance record could boost their State Pension during Pensions Awareness Week.

Without extra support NHS performance improvements this summer could be reversed by a difficult winter.