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Editor’s choice of ICT items of note:

RUSI’s Cyber Research Group leads briefing to the White House’s International Counter Ransomware Initiative (CRI)

Simple AI tools help save money and reduce waiting lists in Lancashire and South Cumbria

Advancing AI ethics beyond compliance

CMA protects competition by curbing Meta’s use of ad customers’ data

ICO and European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) sign Memorandum of Understanding

Online safety – what is Ofcom’s role, and what does it mean for you?

New online learning tool helps businesses address work-related stress
 

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Editor’s choice of Health, Social Care & Homelessness related items of note:

JCVI advises on gonorrhea and mpox vaccinations

Strategies to prevent Adverse Childhood Experiences are vital, says new handbook for professionals.

NICE launches refreshed support service for life sciences industry

COVID-19 testing update: homelessness settings can now order extra Lateral Flow Device (LFD) tests

Braverman Proposals "absurd": Homeless Link responds

Funding for non NHS-organisations for one-off payments

NICE recommends life changing technology is rolled out to people with type 1 diabetes

Tens of thousands of women set to benefit from ‘repurposed’ NHS drug to prevent breast cancer

Government drive to phase out smoking and tackle youth vaping attracts large response

NHS Confederation and AstraZeneca UK join to tackle health inequalities for long-term conditions patients

"Help Us Help You get treatment as fast as possible this winter” – Head of NHS Wales
 
Editor’s choice of Business / Commercial items of note:

CBI Scotland join other groups in call for freeze on business rates

UK hosts talks with Taiwan to boost trade ties

Councils need ‘greater certainty’ around funding – LGA on PAC Active Travel report

UK and European Space Agency funding boost for satellite launch from Shetland

UK Biosecurity and innovation boosted with new funding award

Swimming Pool Support Fund keeps leisure centres afloat

UK Space Agency: New funding to fuel space sustainability

New annual oil and gas licensing rounds to boost UK economy, energy independence and transition to net zero

New techUK & ITIC Joint Statement: Bringing the Atlantic Declaration to Life for a Stronger Transatlantic Digital Economy
 
Editor’s choice of Policy & General items of note:

The CAA overhauls its Space Regulation website

Guidance for Wales on the single-use plastics ban

King’s Speech to deliver a brighter future for the country

West Yorkshire Police officer dismissed over WhatsApp messages

Formal warning to council over four-day working week

Independent inquiry launched into 2021 Channel crossing tragedy

National Lottery Awards for All grants to more than 100 community groups in Wales

New Welsh Export Champions announced by UK Government

Courts not prepared for the impact of the ban on Section 21

Net closes in on illegal Somerset angler

2023: on track to be Earth’s warmest year on record
 
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