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Editor’s choice of ICT items of note:

Exploitation of vulnerability affecting Fortinet FortiManager

techUK responds to government’s proposals to amend the UK ETS on behalf of the data centre industry

The Data (Use and Access) Bill: What’s changed and what remains from the DPDI Bill

New data laws unveiled to improve public services and boost UK economy by £10 billion

Using UPRNs to link housing data and support a data community

Mobile telepresence robots enhance distance learning and enable children’s play and participation

Global regulators publish index of online safety powers

ScotAccount: Simplifying Secure Access to Online Public Services
 

Latest Guide: Key Insights for Creating a Robust Public Sector Workforce

In today’s rapidly changing public sector landscape, challenges and opportunities evolve at an unprecedented pace and modern recruitment strategies and workforce planning stand as the twin pillars of a resilient and dynamic workforce. 

This guide explores how these pillars play key roles in shaping such a workforce. We’ll delve into how technology can not only streamline recruitment but also help create a diverse and inclusive workplace ready to tackle tomorrow’s challenges with adaptability and creativity. 

Discover six essential insights into public sector recruitment that lay the groundwork for a transformative hiring strategy

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

New Alzheimer’s treatment donanemab does not currently demonstrate value for the NHS says NICE

Risk of “failing the future” if children and young people don’t get the care they need, CQC warns

Sir Chris Hoy’s terminal cancer diagnosis prompts near sevenfold increase for prostate cancer advice

Government issues rallying cry to the nation to help fix NHS

Our statement in response to Government plans for NHS digital transformation

NHS Confederation - New backlog maintenance figures shows effect of starving NHS of vital capital

Cabinet Secretary response to latest NHS Wales performance data: August and September 2024

The King's Fund - Reflections of specialty and specialist and locally employed doctors in the NHS

Assembly's Health Committee Takes to the Stage at NICON24
 
Editor’s choice of Business / Commercial items of note:

TUC – impact assessment shows Employment Rights Bill will benefit workers, business, and the economy

Trade Secretary launches new fund to unlock multi-billion exports boost

The King’s Fund responds to provisional ERIC figures 2023/24

Manx National Insurance Fund - sustainability report

Australia funds back British economy with major moves to the UK

The King’s Fund responds to the annual Care Quality Commission State of care report, October 2024

What the new Adult Skills Fund (ASF) means for learners and training providers

Bedford project receives over £18,000 in National Lottery funding to open the door to menopause support

Performing arts group tackles toxic masculinity head on thanks to National Lottery funding
 
Editor’s choice of Policy & General items of note:

Essex officer charged with assaulting 14-year-old child

Scottish Economic Insights - October 2024

Disposable vapes ban – LGA response

CPS authorises murder charge following Walsall railway station stabbing

Update on A470 Talerddig roadworks

IOPC response to Government's review of police accountability

APCC statement: Home Secretary statement on police accountabilty

Agricultural Census Statistics, June 2024

Statement on the ECB's new strategy

Commission has the opportunity to give more power to consumers – CCW
 
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.

LEDsynergy (Displays) Ltd

 
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