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Electoral Commission
Tuesday 23 April 2024 @ 15:25
A new public awareness campaign, launched yesterday by the Electoral Commission, is urging voters across Scotland to make sure they are ready for changes to how we vote at UK Parliament elections.
Electoral Commission | Official News ReleaseScottish voters urged to check their ID before the UK general election
Home Office
Tuesday 23 April 2024 @ 15:20
Final phase of implementing the flagship policy to commence, marking a crucial step in the global response to illegal migration.
Home Office | Official News ReleaseRwanda Bill to become law in major illegal migration milestone
National Crime Agency
Tuesday 23 April 2024 @ 15:15
An Albanian man who organised small boats crossings for migrants, including children as young as five, has been jailed after a National Crime Agency investigation.
National Crime Agency | Official News ReleaseAlbanian people smuggler jailed over small boats crossings
Criminal Cases Review Commission
Tuesday 23 April 2024 @ 15:10
The Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland has today quashed a conviction for murder, after a referral by the Criminal Cases Review Commission.
Criminal Cases Review Commission | Official News ReleaseNorthern Ireland Court of Appeal quashes 1976 murder conviction after CCRC referral
Scottish Government
Tuesday 23 April 2024 @ 15:05
People in Scotland have received more than £30 million via two Scottish Government benefits to help them deal with increased energy costs this winter, new statistics have shown.
Scottish Government | Official News Release£30 million paid this year to help households with higher energy bills
Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
Tuesday 23 April 2024 @ 14:25
SAPIENT enables interoperability of artificial intelligence (AI) enabled sensors, combined with intelligent fusion and sensor management.
Defence Science and Technology Laboratory | Official News ReleaseNew milestone as BSI publishes updated SAPIENT standard
10 Downing Street
Tuesday 23 April 2024 @ 14:20
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak yesterday announced the largest-ever military aid package to Ukraine on his visit to Poland.
10 Downing Street | Official News ReleasePM to announce largest-ever military aid package to Ukraine on visit to Poland
NHS England
Tuesday 23 April 2024 @ 14:15
The NHS Digital Weight Management Programme is helping patients referred to the service to lose over 8 pounds, new research shows.
NHS England | Official News ReleaseNHS online weight loss programme highlighted as a success in new study
Chatham House
Tuesday 23 April 2024 @ 14:10
Alliance countries need better understanding of the risks to their undersea infrastructure, and improved signalling to deter Russian sabotage and hybrid attacks.
Chatham House | Official News ReleaseThe Baltic Sea is far from a ‘NATO lake’ – the alliance must strengthen its defences
RUSI
Tuesday 23 April 2024 @ 14:05
On 28 March, the UK-Georgia Cyber Partnership (UKGCP) launched a Georgian language version of research shedding light on the experience and perception of cybercrime and online harms in Georgia.
RUSI | Official News ReleaseUK-Georgia Cyber Partnership launch Georgian language Cybercrime Report
Children’s Commissioner
Tuesday 23 April 2024 @ 13:25
As Children’s Commissioner, I have a duty to promote and protect the rights of all children. But I have a particular duty, and feel a profound responsibility, towards those who are not living with their own families.
Children’s Commissioner | Official News ReleaseThe Big Ambition for Unaccompanied Children Seeking Asylum
Electoral Commission
Tuesday 23 April 2024 @ 13:20
There is just one day left to apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate, for voters who do not have another accepted form of photo ID they can use in a polling station.
Electoral Commission | Official News ReleaseLast chance to apply for free voter ID
Ministry of Defence
Tuesday 23 April 2024 @ 13:15
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
Cabinet Office
Tuesday 23 April 2024 @ 13:10
The Government Communication Plan 2024/25 sets objectives for some of the most recognisable brands in the country.
Cabinet Office | Official News ReleaseGovernment Communication Service publishes new communication plan for 2024/25
Sport England
Tuesday 23 April 2024 @ 13:05
A new Performance Archery Centre has officially opened at Lilleshall National Sports Centre, in Shropshire.
Sport England | Official News ReleaseWe’ve funded the new facility at Lilleshall, which will be used by both elite archers and the community, with support from UK Sport.
Government Communications Service
Tuesday 23 April 2024 @ 12:25
Launched yesterday, the Government Communication Plan 2024/25 outlines how communicators across government will support the Prime Minister’s priorities.
Government Communications Service | Official News ReleaseGovernment Communication Plan outlines vision for achieving PM’s priorities
Competition & Markets Authority
Tuesday 23 April 2024 @ 12:20
The CMA has won an important legal challenge in the High Court after the CAT refused to grant it a domestic search warrant as part of a cartel investigation.
Competition & Markets Authority | Official News ReleaseCMA wins legal challenge against CAT on home search warrants
Parliamentary Committees and Public Enquiries
Tuesday 23 April 2024 @ 12:15
New EU fruit and vegetable rules will create further differences in how fruit is sold in Great Britain and Northern Ireland, according to the European Scrutiny Committee’s latest report.
Parliamentary Committees and Public Enquiries | Official News ReleaseBritain and Northern Ireland diverge on fruit packaging due to new EU proposals
Department for Science, Innovation & Technology
Tuesday 23 April 2024 @ 12:10
Leading experts have been appointed to oversee the department's work to transform the UK into a science and technology superpower.
Department for Science, Innovation & Technology | Official News ReleaseDSIT bolsters its leadership team to drive UK’s science and tech superpower mission
Scottish Government
Tuesday 23 April 2024 @ 12:05
More child and vulnerable adult witnesses involved in serious criminal trials will have access to specialist suites to pre-record evidence, away from the courtroom, following a further £2 million investment from the Scottish Government.
Scottish Government | Official News ReleaseSupporting vulnerable witnesses
techUK
Tuesday 23 April 2024 @ 11:25
Blog posted by: Vicky Wills, Chief Technology Officer, Exclaimer, 22 April 2024.
techUK | Official News ReleaseInnovate to elevate: Can product design solve the UK's productivity paradox? (Guest blog from Exclaimer)
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Tuesday 23 April 2024 @ 11:20
Fund will help groups of farmers investigate how they can better manage water for use in time of drought, helping to safeguard food security.
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Official News ReleaseGovernment launches fund to help farmers manage water resources
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority
Tuesday 23 April 2024 @ 11:15
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), in collaboration with its subsidiary Nuclear Waste Services (NWS), has awarded two contracts to establish an innovative partnership for the enhanced management of asbestos waste.
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority | Official News ReleaseNDA group establishes innovative partnership to manage asbestos waste at legacy nuclear sites
HM Land Registry
Tuesday 23 April 2024 @ 11:10
This data provides information about the number and types of applications that HM Land Registry completed in March 2024.
HM Land Registry | Official News ReleaseMarch 2024 Transaction Data
RUSI
Tuesday 23 April 2024 @ 11:05
As tensions between the US and China continue to grow and efforts to ‘friend-shore’ supply chains gather pace, Australia is being forced to make a difficult choice when it comes to the future of its critical minerals strategy.
RUSI | Official News ReleaseAustralia’s Critical Minerals Strategy amid US–China Geopolitical Rivalry
Financial Conduct Authority
Tuesday 23 April 2024 @ 10:25
In a speech delivered yesterday, the FCA's Chief Executive Nikhil Rathi announced the regulator's plans to examine how Big Tech firms’ unique access to large sets of data could unlock better products, more competitive prices and wider choice for consumers and businesses.
Financial Conduct Authority | Official News Release‘Big Tech a priority’ says FCA Chief Executive
10 Downing Street
Tuesday 23 April 2024 @ 10:20
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke to Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy this morning.
10 Downing Street | Official News ReleasePM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 23 April 2024
Ministry of Justice
Tuesday 23 April 2024 @ 10:15
New legislation will provide extra protections for victims' counselling notes during criminal investigations.
Ministry of Justice | Official News ReleaseGovernment backs amendment to better protect victims’ counselling records
Department for Education
Tuesday 23 April 2024 @ 10:10
The incentive is backed by £200 million investment to support schools and colleges attract and retain the excellent teachers they need in vital subjects.
Department for Education | Official News ReleaseTeachers to get up to £6000 extra to teach vital subjects
Scottish Government
Tuesday 23 April 2024 @ 10:05
The supply and sale of wet wipes containing plastic will be banned across the UK following overwhelming support during public consultation, with 95% of respondents agreeing or strongly agreeing with the proposals.
Scottish Government | Official News ReleaseBan on wet wipes containing plastic
Environment Agency
Tuesday 23 April 2024 @ 09:25
Boat-owner’s challenges 'relentless' – Environment Agency.
Environment Agency | Official News ReleaseHigh Court throws out appeal against River Thames conviction
Cabinet Office
Tuesday 23 April 2024 @ 09:20
The Deputy Prime Minister will lead a 300+ strong delegation to the Saudi GREAT FUTURES flagship event in Riyadh on 14 and 15 May 2024.
Cabinet Office | Official News ReleaseUK and Saudi Arabia to host major trade expo - GREAT FUTURES - in Riyadh
NHS Wales
Tuesday 23 April 2024 @ 09:15
Public Health Wales (PHW), in conjunction with Revolution-ZERO, yesterday published a report which highlights the potential to reduce carbon emissions from microbiology laboratories by investigating ways to reduce single-use plastics.
NHS Wales | Official News ReleasePublic Health Wales investigates ways to reduce Carbon Emissions from Microbiology Labs
Welsh Government
Tuesday 23 April 2024 @ 09:05
The Minister for Social Care Dawn Bowden has welcomed the launch of the new National Office for Care and Support, which marks another important step towards a National Care Service in Wales.
Welsh Government | Official News ReleaseNational Office for Care and Support formally launched