Defence Secretary reviews tax on Armed Forces in Scotland – (MoD: Defence People Innovation Challenge Launch Event ~ MoD: New offshore patrol vessel named HMS Trent ~ Defence Secretary announces innovative threat detection system for the Army's newest armoured vehicle ~ Defence Secretary boosts Britain's chemical capability as threat intensifies ~ Defence Minister outlines expanded mental health provision for Armed Forces and veterans ~ MoD: Daz beats bullies to lead England’s boxers at Commonwealth Games )
MoD: Burial service for soldiers of the first world war ~ DCMS: Descendants invited to Battle of Amiens centenary commemoration
Dstl: Pioneering treatment could save limbs on the battlefield
LGA responds to Age UK report on trading standards budgets – (LGA unveils vision for fire & rescue services with focus on workforce ~ LGA responds to the Government Integration Strategy ~ LGA responds to Select Committee report on air quality ~ LGA responds to Independent Age report on quality of care homes )
ScotGov: Young people at forefront of new A9 tourism app – (ScotGov: Alternative plans at Queen Street Station made public )
WAG: First residents throw open their doors in £42m Land for Housing scheme
Children’s Commissioner: Response to the Government’s proposals in its Integration Green Paper on children educated at home & illegal schools – (Children’s Commissioner: Response to the Government’s review into school exclusions )
Environment Agency: Skip-It Torbay to pay thousands for skipping on asbestos removal – (EA: Waste vehicle seized from gang ~ EA: 20 years after the Northamptonshire Easter floods ~ EA: Anglers reminded close season runs from 15 March - 15 June ~ EA: Anglian Water pays £50,000 after water pollution incident )
Government Chemist: Successful workshop on allergen detection in spices organised by GC
EHRC: 1.5m more children in poverty by 2022
Electoral Commission: Details of political party donations in Northern Ireland published for first time – (Electoral Commission: 1 in 5 isn’t registered to vote in Yorkshire and the Humber )
Commission for Countering Extremism - Extremism Commissioner confirms plans for 2018
STFC: UK scientists help solve mystery of why comets emit X-rays
ESRC: Building Resilience event highlights the benefits of collaboration in responding to natural disasters – (ESRC: Building Resilience event highlights the benefits of collaboration in responding to natural disasters )
HEFCE: Subject-level TEF: Government consultation
ACE announces successful applicants in final round of Ambition for Excellence awards – (ACE: Join our Area Council and make a difference to the future of arts & culture ~ ACE confirm funding of £38.6m for Youth Music )
CCW: Water Saving Week (March 19-23) – Make a pledge to save a wedge
NCFE: The tuition fees debate
TfL: Mayor approves £750,000 of TfL funding to support Croydon community – (TfL: Mayor of London announces TfL fares will apply to Elizabeth line )
RoSPA welcomes call for evidence on safer cycling & walking )
MHRA: Keep head lice treatments away from naked flame
FDA: Parties must not flunk first test on Westminster bullying claims
TUC: New health & safety standard must be more than ‘pointless paperwork’ – (On Mother’s Day TUC reveals 5 ways women face discrimination at work ~ TUC: Chancellor did nothing to help working people hit by falling wages and with poor quality work ~ TUC: PM must take opportunity offered by EU Parliament to protect workers’ rights )
PX: Second-Guessing Policy Choices: The rule of law after the Supreme Court’s UNISON judgment
Unicef: Toxic air pollution in the UK putting children’s lives at risk – (Sir Mo Farah becomes first England player to sign for Soccer Aid for Unicef and will finally go head-to-head with Usain Bolt at Old Trafford in June )
WWF: Half of Plant and Animal Species at Risk from Climate Change in World's Most Important Natural Places
Survival International - India: Tribes threatened by conservation plan historic protest
Unicef: No end in sight to 7 years of war in Syria: children with disabilities at risk of exclusion
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