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National Crime Agency
Friday 10 May 2024 @ 17:25
The National Crime Agency has released new audio clips exposing bribery in action after today’s sentencing of the former Chief of Staff to the President of Madagascar and her associate, French national Philippe Tabuteau.
National Crime Agency | Official News ReleaseAudio released as former Chief of Staff to Madagascan President sentenced
Ministry of Justice
Friday 10 May 2024 @ 17:20
Vile abusers who rape a child will have their own parental responsibilities automatically removed under new laws.
Ministry of Justice | Official News ReleaseChild rapists to automatically have parental responsibility stripped
Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC - formerly IPCC)
Friday 10 May 2024 @ 17:15
Financial Conduct Authority
Friday 10 May 2024 @ 17:10
Taheer Sardar has today been sentenced to 18 months’ imprisonment for perverting the course of justice at Southwark Crown Court. Mr Sardar pleaded guilty on 7 May 2024.
Financial Conduct Authority | Official News ReleaseTaheer Sardar convicted for providing a forged document to FCA investigators in a £1.3m boiler room fraud investigation
Welsh Government
Friday 10 May 2024 @ 17:05
Cabinet Secretary for North Wales and Transport Ken Skates visited Buckley today (Friday 10 May) to listen to feedback from councillors about the local feeling around 20mph in and around the town.
Welsh Government | Official News Release‘Let’s work together to get the right speeds on the right roads'
NHS England
Friday 10 May 2024 @ 16:25
The NHS is encouraging local dental practices with the highest demand to hire new dentists using a new recruitment incentive scheme.
NHS England | Official News ReleaseNHS launches Dentist Recruitment Scheme
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Friday 10 May 2024 @ 16:20
Mandatory microchipping of cats will help reunite thousands of lost or stray pets every year.
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Official News ReleaseTreasured pets to be safer as microchipping deadline approaches
Natural England
Friday 10 May 2024 @ 16:15
Purchase has been made possible thanks to Natural England’s Nutrient Mitigation Scheme supported by £30 million of government funding
Natural England | Official News ReleaseThousands of south west homes to be enabled by latest Nutrient Mitigation Scheme
Ministry of Defence
Friday 10 May 2024 @ 16:10
New high-tech bomb disposal robots will provide greater protection for soldiers and the public in a new deal for the British Army announced today (10 May).
Ministry of Defence | Official News ReleaseNew bomb disposal robots for the British Army
HM Treasury
Friday 10 May 2024 @ 16:05
Major investments have been made in the past week alone
HM Treasury | Official News ReleaseLeading tech firms invest over £2 billion in the UK in one week
10 Downing Street
Friday 10 May 2024 @ 15:25
Today, the economy has grown by 0.6%. But what does that news mean for you?
10 Downing Street | Official News ReleaseWhat does GDP growth mean for me?
National Audit Office Press Releases
Friday 10 May 2024 @ 15:20
Capacity and capability issues, including a lack of digital skills and ineffective governance, have contributed to delays to government’s Pensions Dashboards Programme (PDP), according to a new National Audit Office (NAO) report.
National Audit Office Press Releases | Official News ReleaseDigital skills shortage contributed to delays in flagship pensions dashboards programme
NCFE
Friday 10 May 2024 @ 15:15
As a leading End-point assessment organisation, NCFE has embarked on a groundbreaking research initiative to support early years apprentices in achieving their maths Functional Skills qualification (FSQ) by leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies.
NCFE | Official News ReleaseResearch project launched to improve early years apprentice success rates with 'real-world' functional skills
10 Downing Street
Friday 10 May 2024 @ 15:10
The AI Opportunity Forum has held the second of its 3 planned, formal meetings.
10 Downing Street | Official News ReleaseAI Opportunity Forum holds penultimate meeting
Welsh Government
Friday 10 May 2024 @ 15:05
The first national scheme of its kind in the UK, which will protect Welsh local authorities and all fire and rescue services in Wales from cyber-attacks, has launched today.
Welsh Government | Official News ReleaseUK’s first national security operations centre launches in Wales
RUSI
Friday 10 May 2024 @ 14:25
RUSI’s Chairman, Trustees and Staff are deeply honoured and proud to announce that His Majesty The King has graciously consented to become the Institute’s new Patron.
RUSI | Official News ReleaseHM The King is RUSI'S New Royal Patron
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Friday 10 May 2024 @ 14:20
At the Farmers Weekly Transition Live Event, Environment Secretary Steve Barclay yesterday gave a speech outlining the support available from government for farmers.
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Official News ReleaseEnvironment Secretary speech at Farmers Weekly Transition Live Event
NHS Wales
Friday 10 May 2024 @ 14:15
A Public Health Wales study exploring prehabilitation interventions has identified that more research is needed to fully understand their effectiveness for improving patients’ health whilst waiting for surgery.
NHS Wales | Official News ReleaseStudy reveals mixed evidence on prehabilitation interventions for surgical waiting lists
BCS
Friday 10 May 2024 @ 14:10
Almost two thirds of tech experts believe that the mainstream media should rebut misinformation on polling day, says a new poll conducted by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.
BCS | Official News Release
Tech experts believe mainstream media should fight misinformation on polling day, despite media coverage ban
Welsh Government
Friday 10 May 2024 @ 14:05
There are now more than 100 National Forest sites in Wales.
Welsh Government | Official News ReleaseTree-mendous new total for National Forest sites
English Heritage
Friday 10 May 2024 @ 13:25
Taking inspiration from the disused factory as well as from his own experience growing up in the Midlands, Kitson honours a lost industrial past, using new technologies to create sculptural interventions which celebrate the history and popular culture of Birmingham and the Black Country.
English Heritage | Official News ReleaseContemporary Art by Dion Kitson Comes to J W Evans Silver Factory
Association for Project Management
Friday 10 May 2024 @ 13:20
Greater collaboration is needed across public and private sector when it comes to delivering major projects if net-zero ambitions are to be realised, a leading academic has claimed following new research.
Association for Project Management | Official News ReleaseCollaborate to succeed on net-zero, expert urges public and private sector
Ministry of Defence
Friday 10 May 2024 @ 13:15
Armed Forces minister has met with defence leaders and military chiefs in Romania and Bulgaria.
Ministry of Defence | Official News ReleaseArmed Forces minister hails unity of support for Ukraine and Black Sea security during Europe visits
Department for Education
Friday 10 May 2024 @ 13:10
Next phase of DfE’s world-leading attendance drive will provide new data for schools to help them spot trends in children’s attendance for earlier intervention.
Department for Education | Official News ReleaseEngland's World Leading Attendance Drive Continues
Scottish Government
Friday 10 May 2024 @ 13:05
More than 1,000 sheep farming businesses will receive their share of around £6.6 million from today.
Scottish Government | Official News ReleaseFarmer payments begin
Institute of Education
Friday 10 May 2024 @ 12:25
Reading Recovery professionals in Europe are celebrating their work and the achievements of children who participated in the Reading Recovery programme.
Institute of Education | Official News ReleaseCelebrating the impact of Reading Recovery
Chatham House
Friday 10 May 2024 @ 12:20
During his trip to Europe Xi could find it hard to address the damage wrought by COVID and Beijing’s stance on Ukraine. But he may exploit existing tensions with Washington.
Chatham House | Official News ReleaseXi Jinping hopes to improve EU–China relations – and drive a wedge between Europe and the US
WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations)
Friday 10 May 2024 @ 12:15
CBI interest rate response 09 May 2024.
WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations) | Official News ReleaseCBI interest rate response May 2024
Scottish Government
Friday 10 May 2024 @ 12:05
FM John Swinney chairs Cabinet before visits focused on jobs, NHS and transport.
Scottish Government | Official News ReleaseFirst meeting of new Cabinet
Welsh Government
Friday 10 May 2024 @ 11:25
The First Minister, Vaughan Gething, yesterday travelled to Mumbai to meet the leaders of Tata Steel and make the case for avoiding hard redundancies across the company’s Welsh sites, in particular in Port Talbot.
Welsh Government | Official News ReleaseFirst Minister in Mumbai to fight for Tata jobs
Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities
Friday 10 May 2024 @ 11:20
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has won a landmark legal challenge against freeholder Grey GR.
Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities | Official News ReleaseGovernment wins landmark case against freeholder owned by multibillion pound railway pension fund
techUK
Friday 10 May 2024 @ 11:15
techUK, together with several other non-governmental members of the Smart Data Council, has co-signed a response to UK government’s Smart Data Roadmap.
techUK | Official News ReleasetechUK co-signs Smart Data Council’s non-governmental members response to UK government’s Roadmap
Think Tanks
Friday 10 May 2024 @ 11:10
Siva Anandaciva, Chief Analyst at The King’s Fund, responded to the latest NHS performance data
Think Tanks | Official News ReleaseKing's Fund - Some of today’s cancer figures show that the NHS can still improve care for patients despite the challenges it is facing
Sport England
Friday 10 May 2024 @ 11:05
Our This Girl Can team have launched a new campaign, Let’s Get Out There, which seeks to inspire more women to enjoy the many benefits of being active outdoors.
Sport England | Official News ReleaseNew campaign aims to get more women active outdoors
Northern Ireland Office
Friday 10 May 2024 @ 10:25
The visit highlighted the crucial work the Air Ambulance carry out and how the UK Government can continue to support the charity
Northern Ireland Office | Official News ReleaseSecretary of State visits Air Ambulance NI operational base
techUK
Friday 10 May 2024 @ 10:20
The Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement (A-UK FTA) entered into force on 31 May 2023. It is the UK’s first FTA designed from scratch and sets new global standards for digital, tech and services.
techUK | Official News ReleaseWorld-firsts in Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement accelerate tech innovation
BCS
Friday 10 May 2024 @ 10:15
BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, has partnered with Content With Purpose (CWP) to produce a wide-ranging digital series exploring IT’s contribution to society; addressing global challenges, fostering innovation, transforming lives, and creating a future of possibilities.
BCS | Official News ReleaseBCS launches digital campaign to showcase the Digital Pioneers shaping our world
CCW
Friday 10 May 2024 @ 10:10
CCW has launched a new online tool to make it easier for consumers to resolve a problem or dispute with their water company.
CCW | Official News ReleaseIntroducing our new complaint letter tool
HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS)
Friday 10 May 2024 @ 10:05
The chief inspector of fire and rescue services has called for more powers to ensure the sector makes urgent changes to keep the public safe.
HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) | Official News ReleaseChief inspector of fire and rescue services calls for more powers to ensure sector takes action to improve
Think Tanks
Friday 10 May 2024 @ 09:25
The next government must extend the English devolution map to tackle the economic underperformance of England’s cities and regions away from London
Think Tanks | Official News ReleaseIFG - The next government must extend devolution to 85% of England to deliver meaningful and balanced economic growth
Environment Agency
Friday 10 May 2024 @ 09:20
A man has been sentenced for operating an illegal waste site and burning waste on the land, following an investigation by the Environment Agency.
Environment Agency | Official News ReleaseCounty Durham man sentenced for illegal waste activity
Innovate UK
Friday 10 May 2024 @ 09:15
Five projects will receive funding to develop and commercialise innovative solutions for the manufacturing of nucleic acid medicines.
Innovate UK | Official News ReleaseNucleic acid medicines manufacture receives £4.5m in funding
Welsh Government
Friday 10 May 2024 @ 09:10
Six talented young apprentices and students from Wales have been selected to represent Team UK at WorldSkills Lyon 2024.
Welsh Government | Official News ReleaseExciting line up of Welsh talent revealed for prestigious 'Skills Olympics'
WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations)
Friday 10 May 2024 @ 09:05
Cllr Darren Rodwell, environment spokesperson for the Local Government Association, responded to the Government’s announcement on simpler recycling collections
WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations) | Official News ReleaseLGA responds to simpler recycling collections announcement