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Editor’s choice of ICT items of note:

NCA and social media companies work together to tackle organised immigration crime

Half of low-income households in the dark over broadband social tariffs

New Bill to crack down on rip-offs, protect consumer cash online and boost competition in digital markets

IEA - Digital Markets Unit risks stifling investment and innovation

New bill to stamp out unfair practices and promote competition in digital markets

MoJ Digital Strategy: One Year On

Ensuring effective competition in digital markets, for people, businesses and the economy

New Bill to boost competition in digital markets and improve consumer protection published by the UK Government

Exploring the use of I.T. Solutions, Big Data Solutions for Building, Engineering and Construction Projects, Part I: Case Studies A

techUK supports the G7 institutional arrangement for partnership on Data Free Flow with Trust

 

UKAuthority’s flagship virtual conference * LIVE * 11:00 to 12:30 - Wed 10th, Thur 11th & Fri 12th May

Harnessing digital, data and technology to deliver integrated care

Join us for our three morning exploration of innovation and best practice in the integration of health and social care. From development of virtual wards to the challenge of integrating complex legacy systems, how do we ensure that health and social care staff have rapid access to the digital tools and information they need – where and when they need them? Speakers include:

  • Jonathan Cameron, Deputy Director, Digital Health and Care, The Scottish Government
  • Diane Buddery, Partners in Care and Health, LGA
  • Sam Hall, Director of Primary Community and Mental Health Digital Services, Digital Health and Care Wales
Register here now – free for the public sector
 
Editor’s choice of Health, Social Care & Homelessness related items of note:

Faster diagnostic tests for cancer patients in latest NHS drive

More awareness needed to act F.A.S.T to treat stroke and save lives.

Most deprived communities more likely to receive early lung cancer diagnosis thanks to NHS trucks

NHS vaccinates half of care home residents in three weeks

UKHSA launches new Adverse Weather and Health Plan

Health and Social Care Secretary Speech to the ABPI

NHS to expand soups and shakes for people with type 2 diabetes

Call for big business to do more to help consumers tackle climate change

Two new personalised immunotherapy treatments for aggressive forms of blood cancer recommended for the Cancer Drugs Fund

NHS to roll out personalised CAR-T cancer therapies to hundreds more people

NHS Confederation - Response to Welsh Government's pay offer for Agenda for Change staff

NHS Confederation responds to Labour's analysis of GP appointment waits

NHS Confederation - We need the primary care recovery plan as a matter of urgency

Welsh NHS Confederation welcomes National Diagnostic Strategy for Wales

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

Minister sees Denbighshire businesses and projects making a positive impact

PM doubles down on driving growth with new Business Connect series

New service launched to make importing easier for UK traders

International Trade Committee sets out key measures MPs must consider when assessing UK’s accession to Pacific trade bloc

Gulf state trade deal must not compromise UK values, MPs urge

More bill discounts for energy and trade intensive sectors

Record levels of funding for flood defences

Schools in England to benefit from major funding boost
 
Editor’s choice of Policy & General items of note:

Moped delivery drivers from major firms targeted for illegal working

FCA sets out recommendations for LDI managers

Package of support announced to boost Welsh language teacher recruitment

Statement on Illegal Migration Bill ahead of House of Commons Report Stage

Things we don’t talk about enough: the impact of eating disorders on men

£1.8 million for Scotland’s world-class arts festivals

A statement on the case of TB v The Met

Police officer found guilty of causing serious injury by dangerous driving

Workers in Bangladesh still unsafe - 10 years on from Rana Plaza

We are finalists in the National GO Awards 2023!

Coronation events in Scotland

General Hockenhull opens new Strategic Command Innovation Space
 
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:

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