General News (Archive)

MoD:  The Queen to join the nation in marking 70 years since the victory over Japan – (MOD announces final recipient of £40m Veterans Accommodation Fund ~ MoD:  Defence Stammering Network launched ~ MoD:  PM announces new jobs & investment for Wales ~ VJ Day 70: A sigh of relief for thousands of British families ~ MoD:  Judy: The Dog who became a prisoner of war)

CUL:  No Local Authority in England & Wales Free From FGM

CO:  New Petitions Committee offers the public a platform to press government & Commons for action

NHS England:  Taskforce report aims to boost cancer survival & transform patient experience – (NHS England:  The new Congenital Heart Disease review: 42nd update ~ NHS England:  Annual Report highlights Five Year Forward View)

Healthwatch England:  Getting hospital discharge right would stop suffering and save £ms

Monitor:  Regulator helps NHS providers ensure sustainable healthcare for patients – (Yeovil District Hospital on track for financial recovery ~ Monitor agrees deal to protect essential services at challenged rural hospitals)

Patients Association:  New Independent Patient Safety Investigation body 'will operate without fear or favour'

NHS Confederation:  The art of the possible community health services role in new care models – (NHS Confederation fully supports the Health Foundation & King’s Fund report about a Transformation Fund ~ Kings Fund - Making change happen: a Transformation Fund for the NHS ~ IPPR:  New NHS funding should drive patient-centred reforms)

CQC places London care home into Special Measures – (CQC joins the 'Call to Action' Dementia Words Matter campaign ~ From designing to delivering a better way of regulating health & adult social care: CQC looks back on 2014/15)

NAO:  Care Quality Commission

BIS: UK consumers give boost to legal downloading & streaming for TV, films and music

Ofsted publishes report into Sunderland City Council Children’s Services

DfE:  Karen Bradley meets Heathrow safeguarding team

DfT:  Lord Ahmad sees Richmond’s cycle plan in action

Environment Agency:  School’s out for summer, but don’t forget your water safety lessons - (EA:  Historic bridge reopens after flood works)

techUK:  Ofcom to consult on accessibility of on-screen TV guides

ScotGov:  Safety cameras ‘go live’ on M8 M73 M74 Motorway Improvements Project – (Eid Mubarak ~ Praise for Grampian Organ Donation Team ~ Downward trend in debt cases continues ~ ScotGov:  Maternity review appoints chair ~ ScotGov:  Landslide mitigation efforts continue on A83 ~ First Minister to visit China ~ ScotGov:  Mixed results for annual planning performance ~ ScotGov:  Games contributed £740m to Scotland’s economy ~ ScotGov:  Bags of difference)

WAG:  Superstars of tomorrow enjoy work experience in London’s Square Mile – (WAG:  Summer getaway begins with an upbeat tourism industry ~ Young Powys farmer wins Brynle Williams Memorial Award ~ Wales has an adventure for everyone ~ Wag:  Future looking brighter for Wales’ youngest)

LGA:  Decentralisation and devolution inquiry opens – (LGA:  Reducing Social rents will cost councils £2.6bn by 2019/20 ~ LGA:  Small developers rules are putting affordable homes at risk, warn councils ~ LGA - US-style calorie signs should be introduced by pub, restaurant & cinema chains, say councils ~ LGA responds to Government's Tourism Five Point Plan ~ New plan to drive tourists beyond London ~ LGA responds to Care Act delay ~ LGA responds to proposed 40% cuts ~ LGA:  Government drive to use land & property for growth)

Nuclear Decommissioning Authority:  New life for historic marine research centre

Natural England:  Bees & ants to flourish while the cuckoo flounders

IEA - University Research Excellence Framework should be abolished

Met Office:  New weather satellite goes into orbit

Arts Council England:  Festival celebrating the vibrancy & excellence of youth dance comes to Plymouth – (ACE:  Excellent work from across England to be showcased overseas)

SFA responds to NAO report on financial sustainability of FE sector – (SFA:  Changes to funding allocations for 2015 to 2016 ~ Skills Funding Agency:  National Apprenticeship Week 2016 dates announced – (SFA:  The force is strong for apprenticeships)

EHRC teams up with ECB to increase participation in cricket

Ofgem confirms National Grid has tools to keep the lights on this winter – (Ofgem secures free energy for npower customers with late resolution of Ombudsman decisions)

TfL:  Showcasing the design that keeps London working and growing – (TfL:  Are you up to the cable car challenge? ~ TfL:  Everyone welcome to celebrate Eid)

RUSI:  Call for Papers: Resilience 2050 - A Blueprint for the Future

ONS:  Passengers urged to help shape public decisions

BCS calls for more MPs to grasp the technological challenges the UK faces

techUK:  UK Cyber Demonstration Centre launched

Ordnance Survey:  Make A Pledge To #Getoutside this Summer

Translate commitments to invest in children into action, Unicef urges leaders at Financing for Development Conference

IFG:  Statement in response to PACAC coverage

Fit for Work: New return to work service goes live to help GPs, employees and employers across England ~ CBI responds to fit for work scheme ~ Work Foundation:  Greater support needed for 7m older workers with chronic illness)

Stay safe on foreign roads this summer and follow RoSPA’s tips

HEFCE announces drive to ensure students from diverse backgrounds succeed in higher education

Spotlight on women at Serco – Anita’s story