General News (Archive)

MoD:  New plans for Armed Forces flexible working reach the Commons – (Defence Secretary visits Tyneside shipyard as industry develops plans for new frigates ~ MoD:  British soldiers arrive in Estonia ~ MoD:  Science & tech at core of defence as Minister launches new strategy in Birmingham ~ MoD:  New nurseries open for UK forces families in Cyprus)

Dstl:  Do you want to be a Data Scientist at Dstl?

LGA:  Fire service funding needs to address increased 'elderly risk' factor – (LGA responds to CQC children’s mental health report ~ LGA:  Leisure centres could be forced to close without government investment ~ LGA responds to Government announcement on funding proposals for supported housing ~ LGA responds to Government announcement on letting agent fees ~ LGA responds to Industrial Strategy Commission's final report ~ LGA - Councils respond to RAC report on congestion ~ LGA responds to review into lowering maximum stakes on fixed odds betting terminals)

ScotGov:  A90 average speed cameras are now live – (ScotGov:  New speed limit for Queensferry Crossing)

WAG:  Wales continues to bathe in excellent waters

IWF:  “The worst abuse is suffered by the youngest.” New statistics show babies & toddlers suffer the worst sexual abuse online

Environment Agency:  Upcoming exercise at Worcester City Centre flood scheme ~ EA:  Natural flood management – part of the nation’s flood resilience

Ofwat consults on underperformance penalties & outperformance payments for 3 water companies

New DVLA ‘Tax it or lose it’ campaign is aimed at car tax dodgers

Marine Management Organisation:  Funding available in England towards replacing fishing vessel engines

EHRC:  Angiolini Review - long way to go on serious incidents and deaths in custody

NCFE:  Qualifications that take pupils from the classroom to a career

STFC:  Dark Matter Day 2017 – (STFC:  The bright lights of Jupiter's north & south pole)

Electoral Commission statement regarding Better for the Country Limited and Mr Arron Banks

TfL:  Underneath the railway arches – (TfL:  Santander Cycles gets an upgrade)

Food Standards Agency:  Look before you book this Xmas - don’t let poor food hygiene ruin your work party

RoSPA:  Latest pedestrian casualty statistics prove it’s time for a change

TUC: 260,000 more people working at night in past 5 years – (TUC: New analysis finds market volatility can cost savers up to £5,000 in their annual pension payment)

Unicef:  Violent discipline, sexual abuse & homicides stalk millions of children worldwide – (Unicef:  Statement on Attacks Against Children in Syria)

WWF responds to the UN Flagship Emissions Gap Report

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