WIREDGOV NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE

Editor’s choice of ICT items of note:

Export licensing system becomes fully digital

Event Roundup: Digital Public Contact Pre Market Engagement

UK and France to consult on commercial cyber intrusion capabilities

Suspected head of prolific cybercrime groups arrested and extradited

AI in public safety and criminal justice – SME survey

Combining AI and content design to extract insights from service assessment reports
 
Get Involved: CSSC Active Wellbeing Autumn (AWA)

CSSC Active Wellbeing Autumn (AWA)

AWA is a physical activity workplace initiative for the public sector and civil service with the main objective to get more people more active and looking after their wellbeing in and outside of the workplace. CSSC is back this Autumn with a brand-new team challenge, run, walk, cycle or swim your way from London to Paris and keep active this September.
 
Share your passions and get involved.  Each week in September CSSC will dive into a new activity sharing events, prizes, funding and access to our communities to give you a new way to get active this Autumn.

Discover more information on the challenge and Register account before 20th September

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

Thousands could benefit from new option for treating symptoms of uterine fibroids

NHS chief nurse urges students to consider healthcare careers through clearing

Health and Social Care Secretary Responds to CQC Review

Ending Migrant Homelessness - New policy briefing released

Millions to get protected ahead of winter in NHS vaccine rollout

NHS Confederation responds to Health Foundation and IPSOS polling of public attitudes towards the NHS

Grampian Health Board prosecuted after death of patient

Government can boost economy by £2.65bn with employee health tax incentives
 
Editor’s choice of Business / Commercial items of note:

312,000 rural homes and businesses to get access to faster broadband in overhaul of old infrastructure

Bandwidth boost for 70,000 homes and businesses as UK Government vows to fix broadband divide in Wales

Business leaders and unions to work hand in hand to deliver new plans to Make Work Pay

Historic Breakthrough in defence trade between AUKUS partners

Charity investigated over concerns around charitable funds sent to Yemen

LGA: 6 in 10 councils will be unable to provide extra local welfare support when fund ends

UK Government releases millions in new funding to protect Port Talbot steel supply chain and the support workers

Review of LGPS fund valuations

 
Editor’s choice of Policy & General items of note:

CBI responds to GDP data for June 2024

Joint Statement from the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Italy on the Middle East

CBI responds to latest inflation data for July 2024

Man charged with intending to stir up racial hatred via TikTok

CBI Scotland responds to GERS figures 2023/24

CBI responds to latest labour market statistics - August 2024

University of East Anglia (UEA) and Arts Council England sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

ICO statement on Meta's ad-free subscription service

APCC Addictions Leads' statement on the dangers of nitrous oxide

Tory legacy leaves big challenges for workers despite improvements - TUC

A new approach from government can keep inflation low and get wages rising - TUC
 
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.

Ventilation Surveys & Services

 
Please choose from the links below to view individual sections of interest:
Residential Landlords Association
Our Latest Updates

Rent controls would be a disaster for tenants
A third of private sector landlords would sell properties they let if rent controls were introduced, according to new research.

NRLA welcomes appointment of new Welsh First Minister
Following the resignation of the previous incumbent Vaughan Gething in July, Eluned Morgan MS has been formally appointed as Wales’ first female First Minister.

Report highlights £14.6 billion economic contribution of the London private rented sector
A report by professional services firm PwC, commissioned by the NRLA and Paragon Bank, indicates that London’s private rented sector (PRS) makes a gross value added contribution of £14.6bn to the UK economy.

Challenging rent increases: is the tribunal ready for rental reform?
Our Head of Policy, James Wood, explains the role of the property tribunal, how it comes to its decisions – and why greater resource for the tribunal is an essential part of the court reforms needed alongside the Renters’ Rights Bill.

The 2024 Landlord Conference
Coming to the NEC in Birmingham on the 6th November 2024. A must-attend for landlords and letting agents, this one-day conference brings you a wealth of information and practical guidance on impending legislative impacts, property investment, financing and more. Plus, get the chance to network with other landlords and letting agents and get onsite advice, guidance, and special offers from a range of exhibitors.