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RUSI
Monday 29 April 2024 @ 16:25
As central bankers seek to embrace technology, their grey world has caught the attention of an unlikely alliance of conspiracy theorists.
RUSI | Official News ReleaseDown the Rabbit Hole: Central Bank Digital Conspiracies
Attorney General's Office
Monday 29 April 2024 @ 16:20
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
NCFE
Monday 29 April 2024 @ 16:15
The education charity and leader in technical and vocational learning NCFE, has become one of the first awarding organisations to regulate the new Care Certificate.
NCFE | Official News ReleaseNCFE becomes first large-scale awarding organisation to regulate new Care Certificate
Chartered Trading Standards Institute
Monday 29 April 2024 @ 16:10
The Approved Code Scheme is pleased to announce that Ark Insurance has successfully passed all the necessary stages and rigorous checks to become the latest Code Sponsor within the scheme. Developing a robust set of code practices, Ark Insurance will help new home developers and builders to enhance customer protection and standards of service to customers purchasing new homes.
Chartered Trading Standards Institute | Official News ReleaseEnhanced Protection for New Home Buyers
WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations)
Monday 29 April 2024 @ 16:05
CBI Northern Ireland recently responded to draft NI budget agreement.
WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations) | Official News ReleaseCBI Northern Ireland responds to draft NI budget agreement
National Crime Agency
Monday 29 April 2024 @ 15:25
The National Crime Agency has issued an alert to hundreds of thousands of education professionals following a considerable increase in global cases of financially motivated sexual extortion – a type of online blackmail widely known as ‘sextortion’.
National Crime Agency | Official News ReleaseNCA issues urgent warning about ‘sextortion’
Crown Prosecution Service
Monday 29 April 2024 @ 15:20
Two money laundering cash couriers were recently (26 April 2024) imprisoned for their role in transporting illegally obtained money out of the United Kingdom.
Crown Prosecution Service | Official News ReleaseTwo money laundering cash couriers sentenced for part in transporting £104m in criminal cash out of the UK
Ministry of Defence
Monday 29 April 2024 @ 15:15
The RAF are continuing to take the fight to Daesh in Iraq and Syria.
Ministry of Defence | Official News ReleaseUpdate: air strikes against Daesh
Department of Health and Social Care
Monday 29 April 2024 @ 15:10
Transcript of Minister Whately's speech given recently (26 April 2024) at the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services spring seminar.
Department of Health and Social Care | Official News ReleaseMinister Whately speech on social care
Sport England
Monday 29 April 2024 @ 15:05
Our £160 million fund offers crowdfunding pledges, grants and resources, and is launched alongside the Movement Hub pilot.
Sport England | Official News ReleaseNew Movement Fund set to revolutionise funding applications
RUSI
Monday 29 April 2024 @ 14:25
This is the 10th in a series of articles analysing the top 10 serious and organised crime threats to the UK and how they have evolved over a decade.
RUSI | Official News ReleaseOrganised Crime and the UK Border: Tackling Criminal Innovation at the Frontline
National Crime Agency
Monday 29 April 2024 @ 14:15
Six more members of a money laundering network which smuggled more than £100 million out of the UK to the UAE have been sentenced following an investigation by the National Crime Agency.
National Crime Agency | Official News ReleaseCash couriers who smuggled millions in suitcases are sentenced
Welsh Government
Monday 29 April 2024 @ 14:05
Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies, has today confirmed two funding schemes to support investment in on farm infrastructure, which will help to build resilience to the potential impact of climate change.
Welsh Government | Official News Release£20 million farm infrastructure support confirmed
Office of the Secretary of State for Wales
Monday 29 April 2024 @ 13:25
Secretary of State for Wales-led Transition Board agrees broad support plan for those affected by Tata’s move to greener steel.
Office of the Secretary of State for Wales | Official News ReleaseStatement from Welsh Secretary and Chair of the Tata Steel/Port Talbot Transition Board
Attorney General's Office
Monday 29 April 2024 @ 13:20
Driving a shared commitment to prosecutorial excellence in the wake of the Horizon scandal was the aim as the Law Officers joined prosecutors from a range of disciplines for an extraordinarily meeting.
Attorney General's Office | Official News ReleaseLaw Officers committed to prosecutorial excellence
Ministry of Defence
Monday 29 April 2024 @ 13:15
RFA Cardigan Bay will support the US military as it builds a new temporary pier to deliver aid directly into Gaza.
Ministry of Defence | Official News ReleaseRoyal Navy ship joins international effort to build pier for aid delivery into Gaza by sea
Crown Prosecution Service
Monday 29 April 2024 @ 13:10
A teenager who shared extreme right-wing videos, possessed bomb instruction manuals and plans for an attack on a synagogue has been found guilty of terrorism offences.
Crown Prosecution Service | Official News ReleaseTeenage Neo-Nazi convicted of possessing synagogue attack plan
POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology)
Monday 29 April 2024 @ 13:05
This briefing explains how and why disinformation is spread. It evaluates real-world impact and outlines counter-initiatives and policy considerations.
POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) | Official News ReleaseDisinformation: sources, spread and impact
National Crime Agency
Monday 29 April 2024 @ 12:33
Illegal and potentially lethal firearms have been taken out of circulation and their owner jailed, following a National Crime Agency (NCA) investigation.
National Crime Agency | Official News ReleaseIllegal firearms buyer is jailed
Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC - formerly IPCC)
Monday 29 April 2024 @ 12:25
Statement following High Court ruling over decision not to re-investigate fatal police shooting of Lewis Skelton (26 April 2024).
Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC - formerly IPCC) | Official News ReleaseStatement following High Court ruling over decision not to re-investigate fatal police shooting of Lewis Skelton
Cabinet Office
Monday 29 April 2024 @ 12:20
The UK Government and European Commission recently (26 April 2024) gave a statement after the Specialised Committee on the Implementation of the Windsor Framework meeting.
Cabinet Office | Official News ReleaseSpecialised Committee on the Implementation of the Windsor Framework: joint statement, 25 April 2024
WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations)
Monday 29 April 2024 @ 12:15
CBI Scotland recently (25 April 2024) responded to end of Bute House Agreement.
WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations) | Official News ReleaseCBI Scotland responds to end of Bute House Agreement
Department for Work and Pensions
Monday 29 April 2024 @ 12:10
Almost 100,000 workplace training places have been delivered in the past year for jobseekers, smashing the Government’s 80,000 annual target, new data has revealed.
Department for Work and Pensions | Official News ReleaseGovernment Work Scheme delivers almost 100,000 placements highlighting Britain's new approach to Welfare
Scottish Government
Monday 29 April 2024 @ 12:05
The Scottish Government’s SME and Third Sector Procurement Action Plan sets out our actions for the next two years (2024-2026) to collaborate, engage and reduce the barriers for SMEs and third sector organisations when engaging with public procurement processes.
Scottish Government | Official News ReleaseScottish Government SME and Third Sector Procurement Action Plan 2024-2026
Crown Prosecution Service
Monday 29 April 2024 @ 11:33
A Luton-based organised criminal gang leader and associates have been imprisoned today for the trading of illegal drugs, guns, and ammunition.
Crown Prosecution Service | Official News ReleaseOrganised crime gang members are jailed for large scale drugs and guns supply
Department for Science, Innovation & Technology
Monday 29 April 2024 @ 11:22
The Deputy Prime Minister, Oliver Dowden, recently (26 April 2024) announced his intention to launch a consultation on measures to protect UK universities from national security threats posed by foreign states.
Department for Science, Innovation & Technology | Official News ReleaseGovernment to launch new consultation to protect UK universities from security threats
National Ombudsmen
Monday 29 April 2024 @ 11:15
A woman had unnecessary surgery to remove her breast implants after doctors wrongly told her that one had ruptured, according to an investigation by England’s NHS Ombudsman.
National Ombudsmen | Official News ReleaseWoman had her breast implants unnecessarily removed after being wrongly told they had ruptured
Health and Safety Executive
Monday 29 April 2024 @ 11:10
HSE regulates AI in a way that aligns with our mission and priorities.
Health and Safety Executive | Official News ReleaseHSE’s regulatory approach to Artificial Intelligence (AI)
WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations)
Monday 29 April 2024 @ 11:05
CBI National Business Dinner – CEO Rain Newton-Smith's speech (25 April 2024).
WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations) | Official News ReleaseCBI National Business Dinner – CEO Rain Newton-Smith's speech
Insolvency Service
Monday 29 April 2024 @ 10:25
Businessman defrauded a pensioner out of £60,000 by siphoning off his investment in a proposed housing development in Greater Manchester, ignored his director ban and breached a bankruptcy order.
Insolvency Service | Official News ReleaseCumbria property and construction businessman jailed for fraud and breaching director ban
Children’s Commissioner
Monday 29 April 2024 @ 10:20
As Children’s Commissioner, I have spoken to thousands of children about the impact of the online world on their lives and wellbeing, and how much time they spend online.
Children’s Commissioner | Official News ReleaseThe Big Ambition for Online Safety
FSCS
Monday 29 April 2024 @ 10:20
Regular notice that consumers could be in line for compensation
FSCS | Official News ReleaseFSCS confirms 12 firms were declared in default in February and March 2024
Competition & Markets Authority
Monday 29 April 2024 @ 10:15
The CMA has found that Lindab’s acquisition of HAS-Vent could increase prices for installers and contractors.
Competition & Markets Authority | Official News ReleaseVentilation deal could increase construction prices
Innovate UK
Monday 29 April 2024 @ 10:10
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) encouraged to bid for a share of £7 million for artificial intelligence (AI) projects.
Innovate UK | Official News Release£7 million to back next wave of AI innovations
WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations)
Monday 29 April 2024 @ 10:05
The Local Government Association (LGA) has joined forces with the Electoral Commission and the Jo Cox Foundation to call for no abuse towards candidates at this set of local elections.
WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations) | Official News ReleaseLGA - Calls for respect in local elections amid rising levels of abuse
Insolvency Service
Monday 29 April 2024 @ 09:25
The company claimed to be able to provide cheap hospitality at events such as the Six Nations and Cheltenham Gold Cup
Insolvency Service | Official News ReleaseCorporate sports and music hospitality provider shut down after last-minute booking cancellations and failure to pay refunds
Children’s Commissioner
Monday 29 April 2024 @ 09:20
As Children’s Commissioner, I have heard from hundreds of thousands of children, parents and carers about children’s life experiences, what they want to achieve and the challenges they face. A strong theme emerging from children was the desire to feel safe and confident in public spaces.
Children’s Commissioner | Official News ReleaseThe Big Ambition for Safety from Crime
Think Tanks
Monday 29 April 2024 @ 09:15
A new report from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) finds there's still a significant amount of work to be done to give children the best chance of growing up free from poverty and reaching the Scottish Parliament’s 2030 child poverty targets
Think Tanks | Official News ReleaseJRF - Prioritise low-income families to “poverty-proof” Scottish childcare ambitions
Innovate UK
Monday 29 April 2024 @ 09:10
A new approach to identifying illegal elephant ivory developed by EPSRC-supported scientists could help to tackle the global illegal trade.
Innovate UK | Official News ReleaseNew technique could help to tackle illegal ivory trade
WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations)
Monday 29 April 2024 @ 09:05
The LGA responds to Sport England’s Active Lives Adult Survey
WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations) | Official News ReleaseLGA statement on Sport England’s Active Lives Adult Survey