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Editor’s choice of ICT items of note:

Health tech firms set for innovation support

NDA opens new specialised cyber facility

Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster's speech to the NATO Cyber Defence Conference

UK and its allies must stay one step ahead in new AI arms race

CTSI Guidance for Shopping Safely Online

 
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Kensington has launched a new range of more sustainable PC accessories, available from your IT reseller of choice. From mice and keyboards to trackballs, bags, docks, laptop risers, and locks, we endeavour to use durable alternatives that use less virgin plastic and leverage post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials. We commit to transparency in the recycled percentages of these materials so our customers can make informed choices.

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

Food environment rather than lack of knowledge biggest barrier to action on weight

New protections for whistleblowers under NHS manager proposals

NHS rolls out “life-changing” therapy for rare bone disease that causes rickets

1 million visits to Change.NHS.UK as roadshow hits Leicestershire

Less than three weeks left to book NHS COVID and flu vaccinations online

NHS makes fresh uptake appeal as five million women not up to date with cervical screening

Rogue employers will be banned from hiring overseas workers

MPs to vote on landmark smoking ban to stop cycle of addiction

 
Editor’s choice of Business / Commercial items of note:

Sentiment among retailers nosedived in November - CBI Distributive Trades Survey

MBL fined £13m for serious control failures that allowed trader to conceal over 400 fictitious trades

FCA fines former airline executive for trading during closed periods and for trade disclosure failures

FCA launches first research competition to help drive UK economic growth

Scotland’s Rural Economy

CIPD Welcomes 'Get Britain Working' Plans to Tackle Economic Inactivity and Boost Workforce Inclusion

Workers’ rights reforms could benefit economy by over £13bn a year

Council funding to be overhauled to deliver better outcomes

UK Government opens call to fund satellite connectivity in remote areas

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

Statement from the Children’s Commissioner on new abuse footage at Whitefield School

Conclusion of His Majesty The King’s free Portrait Scheme

Audit Scotland - Scottish Borders Council delivering on reform

FCA fines Barclays £40 million

DefTech: Technology Transforming Defence - techUK Report Published

Asylum seeker rights

Waste boss fined for 'revenge' dumping over unpaid invoice

Nominations open for prosecution awards

More young people helped to spot signs of abuse

Spending watchdog disclaims government’s accounts for the first time

Latest accredited archive services announced

Critical Infrastructure Security Month 2024
 
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.

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