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Editor’s choice of ICT items of note:

Support from British businesses crucial in removing over 235,000 scams, new figures reveal

UK finalises first law enforcement data adequacy decision

ICO submits Data protection and journalism code of practice to the Secretary of State

UK gets new status in global data privacy certification programme

One million pleas online helping courts resolve cases quickly

1.5 million people already benefiting from reform of government services online

CMA calls on Emma Sleep to change its online sales practices

Major broadband boost for 218,000 rural homes and businesses in Norfolk, Suffolk and Hampshire
 
WiredGov Subscriber Cloud Survey: 10 x £50 Amazon Vouchers Up for Grabs!

FINAL CALL! The Cloud First policy has recently been updated to stipulate that public sector organisations MUST default to public cloud first, using other solutions only where this is not possible.

Against the above backdrop, working in partnership withCabinet Office & Crown Hosting Data Centres, WiredGovis conducting an exclusive survey, designed to better understand the digital transformation challenges posed by Cloud First, across all public sector organisations.

This 2-minute quick-fire survey is designed to understand some of the biggest inhibitors to digital transformation for the public sector, in order to create an easier process for all moving forward.

Take part in the survey here for a chance to win one of 10 £50 Amazon Vouchers!
 
Editor’s choice of Health, Social Care & Homelessness related items of note:

NICE recommends extending use of tests for colorectal cancer which could reduce waiting time for colonoscopies

Face to face health checks more than double in one year

Parliamentary awards held to celebrate incredible work of NHS staff on 75th anniversary

Portrait of nurse of 47 years among winners of NHS staff and volunteers photography competition

NHS doubles gambling clinics as referrals soar

All secondary school pupils eligible for free flu vaccine

NHS virtual ward expansion will see thousands of children treated at home

Record pay award for NHS workers

Minister thanks NHS Wales staff ahead of NHS 75 celebrations

NHS Confederation - We need a national conversation on the future of the NHS

NAO independent assessment of NHS England models supporting the Long Term Workforce Plan
 
Editor’s choice of Business / Commercial items of note:

£5 million National Lottery funding awarded to Bradford 2025

Water-smart cities on horizon as splash-free paving slabs and roadside pollution filters receive Ofwat funding

£10m in funding to support vulnerable adults

Scottish community projects awarded £2m UK Government funding

Food and Drink Festivals and Events Fund announced

Government funding boost kickstarts delivery of historic new free childcare offers

Cleaner shipping gets £34 million boost with next round of innovative tech funding

Asset managers told to review liquidity management in funds

Call to UK Government to secure future of research funding programme

£12m funding for lower carbon aerospace project to upskill South West jobs

More than £1.2m funding for councils to clean up chewing gum from our streets
 
Editor’s choice of Policy & General items of note:

PM meeting with Prime Minister of Bahrain: 3 July 2023

New investigations into GB News and Talk TV

APM Body of Knowledge editor for 2025 edition announced

Rekindle to ignite creativity, culture, and collaboration in libraries

Scotland prepares for world’s biggest cycling event

Mum of boy electrocuted in a beer garden calls on pubs and clubs to make sure they’re safe this summer

Come and celebrate the England Coast Path this summer in Allonby

Guidance for applying for bathing water designation updated

Next generation satellites improve weather forecasting

Slow progress on reading education in prisons

Strengthening the safety net

Jim Hall: NAO report highlights "stuttering progress" on waste reduction
 
SME Supplier Locator update...

With the officially stated target and ongoing drive for SME’s to receive £1 of every £3 spent on government contracts, UK public sector spend with SME’s is continually on the increase.

Against this ambitious backdrop, the WiredGov Supplier Locator service has been developed specifically to embrace the SME Agenda and provide the ideal platform for SME’s to promote their services, solutions, accreditation and success stories directly to our ever increasing audience across all government and public sector verticals and Tier 1 suppliers.

Recent arrivals to the SME Supplier Locator service include:

Click here to find out more.

Pylon Design Consultants Ltd
 
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