General News (Archive)

MoD:  UK chosen as a global F-35 repair hub – (MoD:  UK works with northern allies to tackle threats ~ MoD: 
UK and Norway agree new cooperation on Maritime Patrol Aircraft
)

MoD:  Armistice Day marked by services around the world ~ WAG:  First Minister marks Armistice Day at Poppies: Weeping Window)

MoD:  £4bn to support Britain's modern forces & their families ~ ScotGov:  Call for clarity on “brutal” defence cuts

WAG:  Help for former Armed Forces Members to find housing

NAO:  Defence Equipment & Support 2015-16 financial statements

Defra:  Celebrating the nation's Bees' Needs pollinator heroes – (Defra:  England’s bathing waters best on record)

LGA:  Salt stocks are high say councils as big chill set to bite

ScotGov:  Gift packs for all P2 and P3 children – (ScotGov:  Increased funding offer for Reston & East Linton stations

WAG:  Six areas chosen for Childcare pilot projects

Ofgem accepts binding commitments from SSE to improve services needed for competitors to connect customers to its distribution network – (Ofgem and government pave the way to a smarter, more flexible energy system)

Information Commissioner updates on WhatsApp / Facebook investigation

HEFCE:  Financial health of the higher education sector - An uncertain outlook – (HEFCE:  Thousands of new degree apprenticeships to be created through new multi-£m development fund)

Children's Commissioner responds to NSPCC report stating that more than half a million men in the UK may have viewed child sex abuse images on the internet)

EHRC reacts to publication of the Hampton-Alexander report

Food Standards Agency:  NFCU review published

Environment Agency:  London waste company fined for breaching permit – (EA:  Essex waste company and director made to pay £20,000 for waste mountain)

National Archives:  Changes in the first floor reading rooms

Met Office:  Get Ready for Winter – (Met Office:  Met Office responds to global climate report)

techUK:  2016 climate talks: what can we expect?

ESRC:  Tackling online and offline bullying in India – (ESRC:  New insights into UK society today from longitudinal research ~ Projects announced under the ESRC-AHRC Forced Displacement call ~ ESRC:  Developing financial systems to support sustainable growth in China)

Arts Council England:  Pioneering programme supports fundamental shift in approach to diversity

TfL awards 34 London schools top marks for promoting active & safe travel

IEA:  Reform of London taxi regulations must be prioritised

TUC: Discrimination at work allowed to “flourish unchecked” as employment tribunal claims fall by 9,000pm – (TUC: Workers on boards is a proven policy that’s better for business ~ TUC: Half of women working in football have experienced sexism at work)

RoSPA response to increase in penalties for mobile phone use

Public Service Insights: Effectively Onboarding New Employees With An Intranet