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Editor’s choice of ICT items of note:

Action Fraud issues a new warning to stay safe online after £1.3 million lost from hacked email and social media account scams last year

Government to harness the power of AI to improve public project delivery under new framework

Prison sentence in first cyberflashing case

Former data commissioner to lead external review

HMRC encourages customers to interact online with changes to its Self Assessment, PAYE and VAT services

 

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  • Delivering above and beyond?

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

Public Health Outcomes Framework reporting tool updated with latest data

Hepatitis C eliminated in UK's biggest prison

Online GP registrations reach 1 million as digital service hits milestone

NHS Execs more diverse than ever before

4D tech to prevent falls to be rolled out in social care settings

Case studies released to demonstrate how organisations can unite to respond to cost of living

Start for Life campaign - If They Could Tell You

Smokefree generation one step closer as Bill introduced

Welsh Government response to latest NHS Wales performance data: January and February 2024

NHS Confederation - New Welsh Government must prioritise ending industrial action in the NHS

NHS Confederation - Expanded role for ambulance services could benefit patients and staff

Improvements needed in NHS England’s modelling for the Long Term Workforce Plan

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

PM speech at Business Connect: 18 March 2024

Sheffield business leaders urged to apply for top public sector roles

UK businesses continue to adapt to changes in UK internal market

New report seeks to end ineffective business EDI practices

UK takes major step towards joining Indo-Pacific trade bloc

LGA responds to Public Accounts Committee report on levelling up funding

Self-driving delivery boats to benefit from £1.8 million future transport fund

Funding the Nation: Optimising HMRC – FDA hosts leading tax experts to discuss new report

Regulator investigates four education charities over concerns of potential misuse of funds
 
Editor’s choice of Policy & General items of note:

NDA celebrates the wealth of nuclear expertise in Wales

IPPR - Let teens vote in elections to move hyperlocal government beyond “Handforth Parish Council” stereotypes

Making education accessible in partner countries

Men jailed for attempting to smuggle migrants including a 6-year-old boy out of the UK

Boost for drivers as millions delivered for EV chargepoints across the country

Welsh gaming professionals to fly the flag at 'instrumental' US conference

£20 million levelling up boost for Bassetlaw

Anglers reminded of start of 2024 coarse fishing close season

Arts Council England and The National Archives sign new agreement

Fishers – strategies and choices: feasibility study

 
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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A business owner's guide to becoming net zero

Why net zero?:  Consumer behaviour is changing – the demand for environmentally friendly products and services is higher than ever. According to a recent poll, 57% of UK consumers are willing to pay more for sustainable products – 69% of Generation Z consumers expressed a willingness to pay more for sustainable options. The message is clear: sustainability sells, and it's a wise business move.

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Make sure your business complies with The Alternative Dispute Resolution for Consumer Disputes (Competent Authorities and Information) Regulations 2015

Is this legislation relevant to me?: The Alternative Dispute Resolution for Consumer Disputes (Competent Authorities and Information) Regulations 2015 (ADR Regulations) affect all traders who sell goods and services to consumers, with the exception of a very small section of health sector contracts. Applicable sectors include finance, insurance, energy, retail, leisure services and transport services, to name just a few.

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While businesses have a responsibility to treat all consumers decently and fairly, they also have a responsibility to ensure all customers get the best outcomes in the decisions they are making. It is particularly important that they are aware of their responsibilities in identifying and supporting consumer vulnerability.

Many of us find ourselves in vulnerable situations at certain points in life, as do those we care about. During those times we would all wish to be treated with respect and understanding, and while we are in a vulnerable situation we may need additional support to ensure we get the right product or service.

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