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Sentencing Council
Monday 18 March 2024 @ 16:25
The Sentencing Council’s response to the third annual consultation on miscellaneous amendments to sentencing guidelines used in both magistrates’ courts and the Crown Court was published today.
Sentencing Council | Official News ReleaseSentencing Council publishes response to third miscellaneous amendments consultation
10 Downing Street
Monday 18 March 2024 @ 16:20
Major package of reforms to support small businesses in PM’s first economic speech since the Spring Budget [Monday 18th March].
10 Downing Street | Official News ReleasePrime Minister to announce major reform package to boost apprenticeships and cut red tape for thousands of small businesses
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority
Monday 18 March 2024 @ 16:15
On Tuesday 12 March, the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) welcomed key Welsh stakeholders, as well as students and academia, to their Innovation and Technology Roadshow.
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority | Official News ReleaseNDA celebrates the wealth of nuclear expertise in Wales
Department for Transport
Monday 18 March 2024 @ 16:10
Crackdown on unfair enforcement and blanket 20mph limits will improve drivers’ lives, reduce congestion and make journeys smoother.
Department for Transport | Official News ReleasePlan for Drivers: ensuring traffic measures have local support
WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations)
Monday 18 March 2024 @ 16:05
TUC, Nautilus and RMT join forces to call for a mandatory seafarers’ charter and boost to workers’ rights.
WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations) | Official News ReleaseMinisters have “done nothing” to stop another P&O Ferries, unions warn on 2 year anniversary of mass sacking
Homeless Link
Monday 18 March 2024 @ 15:20
The problem of rural rough sleeping is becoming increasingly recognised, not least by organisations such as English Rural, who have recently published a guide to evidence-led approaches to tackling rough sleeping in rural communities.
Homeless Link | Official News ReleaseTurning the tide on rural rough sleeping
NHS England
Monday 18 March 2024 @ 15:15
The NHS has opened a new gambling clinic in Sheffield this week, meeting the ambitious NHS Long Term Plan target with 15 services now available across the country.
NHS England | Official News Release
New NHS Gambling Clinic Opens Amid Growing Demand
Chatham House
Monday 18 March 2024 @ 15:10
After nearly a year of devastating conflict, there is little sign of a ceasefire. Concerted high-level international pressure is needed to change the calculations of the generals and support a democratic transition.
Chatham House | Official News ReleaseSudan’s forgotten war: A new diplomatic push is needed
Scottish Government
Monday 18 March 2024 @ 15:05
This social research publication explores what influences the decision making of Scottish fishers. It presents findings from twelve interviews with fishers.
Scottish Government | Official News ReleaseFishers – strategies and choices: feasibility study
RUSI
Monday 18 March 2024 @ 14:25
EU and NATO leaders should make their red lines known to ensure Bosnia and Herzegovina’s security in the face of Viktor Orbán's backing of Serb secessionism.
RUSI | Official News ReleaseWith Friends Like These: Orbán's Balkan Allies
Office for Zero Emission Vehicles
Monday 18 March 2024 @ 14:22
Dedicated chargepoint funding will support people in making the switch from petrol and diesel cars to electric vehicles.
Office for Zero Emission Vehicles | Official News ReleaseBoost for drivers as millions delivered for EV chargepoints across the country
National Ombudsmen
Monday 18 March 2024 @ 14:15
A change in how British people and health professionals talk about death is needed to avoid delays in crucial conversations about end-of-life care, resulting in traumatic consequences for patients and their families, England’s Health Ombudsman has warned.
National Ombudsmen | Official News ReleaseBritish attitudes need to change on talking about death to support end of life discussions
Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO)
Monday 18 March 2024 @ 14:10
The Secretary of State for Defence has announced his determination of the baseline profit rate and capital servicing rates.
Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) | Official News Release2024 contract profit rate
National Crime Agency
Monday 18 March 2024 @ 14:05
Two east London criminals who arranged for migrants to be smuggled into the UK using lorries and small aircraft have been convicted, following a major eight-year investigation by the National Crime Agency into the activities of a significant Albanian organised crime syndicate.
National Crime Agency | Official News ReleaseEight-year NCA investigation into major people smuggling OCG concludes with final two convictions
Children’s Commissioner
Monday 18 March 2024 @ 13:25
Shocking new statistics show that more than a quarter of a million (270,300) children and young people are still waiting for mental health support after being referred to Children and Young People’s Mental Health Services (CYPMHS) in 2022-23, the Children’s Commissioner for England recently (15 Marcgh 2024) revealed.
Children’s Commissioner | Official News ReleaseOver a quarter of a million children still waiting for mental health support
Arts Council England
Monday 18 March 2024 @ 13:20
Arts Council England and The National Archives have signed a new collaboration agreement for 2024 to 2027.
Arts Council England | Official News ReleaseArts Council England and The National Archives sign new agreement
Ministry of Defence
Monday 18 March 2024 @ 13:15
McLaren Racing’s Accelerator arm and the Ministry of Defence are teaming up to collaborate on high-tech, innovative projects.
Ministry of Defence | Official News ReleaseMinistry of Defence and McLaren team up to drive innovation
Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities
Monday 18 March 2024 @ 13:10
Bassetlaw will receive a £20 million boost as part of a major £400 million regeneration project
Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities | Official News Release£20 million levelling up boost for Bassetlaw
Scottish Government
Monday 18 March 2024 @ 13:05
Marginalised groups in Rwanda, Malawi and Zambia to benefit.
Scottish Government | Official News ReleaseMaking education accessible in partner countries
Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC - formerly IPCC)
Monday 18 March 2024 @ 12:25
Our investigation into the fatal police shooting of Bryce Hodgson in south-east London in January continues.
Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC - formerly IPCC) | Official News ReleaseUpdate on IOPC investigation into Bywater Place police shooting
Chatham House
Monday 18 March 2024 @ 12:20
Plans for a post-war peace must be made now.
Chatham House | Official News ReleaseThe end of Netanyahu is on the horizon: this is a pivotal moment for the Middle East
WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations)
Monday 18 March 2024 @ 12:15
CBI Wales recently (16 March 2024) responded to Welsh Labour leadership election result.
WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations) | Official News ReleaseCBI Wales responds to Welsh Labour leadership election result
Department for Transport
Monday 18 March 2024 @ 12:10
These measures from the Plan for Drivers will improve drivers' lives, shorten journey times, and ensure traffic measures have buy-in from the people they impact.
Department for Transport | Official News ReleaseCrackdown on anti-driver road schemes and blanket 20mph limits to put local consent first
Scottish Government
Monday 18 March 2024 @ 12:05
Supporting development of a self-harm strategy for Scotland, what does the qualitative evidence tell us?
Scottish Government | Official News ReleaseSelf-harm strategy development: qualitative evidence
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Monday 18 March 2024 @ 11:25
Dame Mary Archer, former chairman of the Science Museum Group, is to lead the review.
Department for Culture, Media and Sport | Official News ReleaseGovernment to carry out public body review of Arts Council England
Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC - formerly IPCC)
Monday 18 March 2024 @ 11:20
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating the circumstances of a man’s death following his arrest by Merseyside Police.
Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC - formerly IPCC) | Official News ReleaseInvestigation into death of man who fell ill while in custody of Merseyside Police
Homeless Link
Monday 18 March 2024 @ 11:15
Homeless Link have co-signed a letter to Home Secretary James Cleverly, led by St Mungos, that urges an extension to the "move-on" period when an asylum seeker is granted permission to stay.
Homeless Link | Official News ReleaseAction needed on refugee homelessness
Arts Council England
Monday 18 March 2024 @ 11:10
The Arts Council has announced funding for 20 partnerships between UK and Germany based cultural organisations, as part of the ongoing Cultural Bridge programme.
Arts Council England | Official News ReleaseNew cultural bridges between the UK and Germany
WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations)
Monday 18 March 2024 @ 11:05
The LGA responds to a Child of the North/Centre for Young Lives report on child poverty.
WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations) | Official News ReleaseLGA responds to Child of the North/Centre for Young Lives report on child poverty
Environment Agency
Monday 18 March 2024 @ 10:25
The Environment Agency is reminding anglers that the annual close season for coarse fishing is now in place.
Environment Agency | Official News ReleaseAnglers reminded of start of 2024 coarse fishing close season
Information Commissioner's Office
Monday 18 March 2024 @ 10:20
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued reprimands to Dover Harbour Board and Kent Police after they breached data protection law.
Information Commissioner's Office | Official News ReleaseICO reprimands Dover Harbour Board and Kent Police over information sharing
National Crime Agency
Monday 18 March 2024 @ 10:10
A seaside holiday home believed to have been purchased with the proceeds of fraud and money laundering has been seized and recovered by the National Crime Agency as part of a civil recovery investigation under the Proceeds of Crime Act.
National Crime Agency | Official News ReleaseNCA seizes holiday home linked to South East Antrim UDA
WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations)
Monday 18 March 2024 @ 10:05
NHS ambulance leaders are calling for a fresh approach to designing and delivering urgent and emergency care.
WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations) | Official News ReleaseNHS Confederation - Expanded role for ambulance services could benefit patients and staff
Environment Agency
Monday 18 March 2024 @ 09:25
The landscape adaptation project will create 55 hectares of nationally rare wildlife habitat; compensating for regional habitat losses due to sea level rise.
Environment Agency | Official News ReleaseProject to reconnect River Otter to its floodplain complete
Think Tanks
Monday 18 March 2024 @ 09:20
Allowing people as young as 16 to vote in parish council elections could give a significant boost to local democracy, a new report argues.
Think Tanks | Official News ReleaseIPPR - Let teens vote in elections to move hyperlocal government beyond “Handforth Parish Council” stereotypes
Welsh Government
Monday 18 March 2024 @ 09:15
Creative Wales and Welsh Government support will see some of Wales’ leading games development and software companies heading to the games industry’s largest annual gathering in San Francisco.
Welsh Government | Official News ReleaseWelsh gaming professionals to fly the flag at 'instrumental' US conference
National Crime Agency
Monday 18 March 2024 @ 09:10
Two men who attempted to smuggle 39 migrants out of the UK in the back of a refrigerated lorry have been jailed for 12 years.
National Crime Agency | Official News ReleaseMen jailed for attempting to smuggle migrants including a 6-year-old boy out of the UK
WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations)
Monday 18 March 2024 @ 09:05
The LGA responds to a Public Accounts Committee report on levelling up funding.
WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations) | Official News ReleaseLGA responds to Public Accounts Committee report on levelling up funding