WIREDGOV

• Universities to contribute to new Science and Innovation Strategy for the UK
• 4 generations make pilgrimage to historic 70th at Monte Cassino
• Direct employment in construction key to stamping out blacklisting
• FM Alex Salmond has underlined ScotGov’s commitment to creating new Modern Apprentice Opportunities – (Amey puts Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2014 on the road to success ~ Apprentices positive on the future)
• Aquaculture Industry contributes up to £1.4bn to Scottish economy
• Electricity Demand Reduction Survey Report
• CBI:  Political uncertainty climbing up business risk register
• Social Mobility Business Compact helps all young people have fair & open access to employment opportunities
• Energy savings & reduced emissions from new efficiency requirements for transformers
• New project to support business enterprise in Powys
• The Events Planning, Delivery & Related Services agreement (RM1049) has been awarded
• Government publishes consultation on Tax-Free Childcare delivery model
• Students at Exeter College produce a cutting edge film to promote Ofsted’s new online tool – Employer View

Revenue & Customs Brief 21/14
The brief announces a consequential change to UK VAT law to permit the zero-rating of the dispensing of drugs prescribed by physiotherapists and podiatrists.