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The SFO has secured the forfeiture of over £1.5 million from convicted fraudster Nisar Afzal, 61, of Birmingham.

New powers to protect victims of stalking become law.

NATO’s mutual defence guarantees are well-known. But less known is the duty which the Alliance’s member-states have to improve their national resilience.

Readout of Prime Minister Theresa May's call with the Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern.

Blog posted by: Imogen Farhan, 15 March 2019.

Minister for Equalities Baroness Williams speech at the LGBT Conference 2019.

The government envoys to Syria of France, Germany, UK and US recently (15 March 2019) released a statement on the 8th anniversary of the Syrian conflict.

The House of Commons Treasury Select Committee has published a new report warning of the need to re-order, the UK's anti-money laundering system.

The National Audit Office has released a report detailing the progress to date of the 2016-2021 National Cyber Security Programme.

Our investigation is progressing after a man was fatally shot by West Midlands Police in Lee Bank, Birmingham recently (Friday).

The House of Lords Liaison Committee recently (15 March 2019) published its fourth report of the 2017–19 session, in which it recommends to the House four proposals for new special inquiry (formerly ad hoc) committees in 2019–20.

Amber Rudd backed plans for the first Collective Defined Contribution (CDC) scheme in the UK.

Explanation of Vote by Stephen Hickey, UK Political Coordinator at the UN recently (15 March 2019), following adoption of UNAMA Mandate Renewal.

A consultation on Environmental Principles and Governance post-Brexit aimed at considering how to maintain effective, coherent environmental governance after the UK leaves the European Union has today been launched by Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs Minister, Lesley Griffiths.

Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange in Cornwall has been awarded £550,000 over three years, as part of the National Partners Programme 2019-2022. 

Committee Chair Meg Hillier MP recently (15 March 2019) commented on the National Audit Office report on the National Cyber Security Programme.

The ‘You Work, Your Pension Works’ campaign from DWP supports the automatic enrolment policy, implemented in 2012 to reverse the decline in the number of people saving into a workplace pension.

The Foreign Secretary welcomes action taken by the EU, Australia, Canada and the US.

Blog posted by: Julia Longbottom, 15 March 2019 – Categories: Health & Wellbeing.

International Trade Secretary Dr Liam Fox MP and Secretary of State for Wales Alun Cairns MP on Wales' growing export potential (15 March 2019).

Secretary of State Matt Hancock's speech at the Spectator Health Summit.

Jobs are set to be created at the former Pinneys of Scotland plant in Annan, after it was purchased by food processing company Bhagat Holdings Limited.

Chemical weapons are prohibited, however recent chemical weapons attacks in Malaysia, Syria, Iraq and the UK have raised concerns about their use. In the UK in 2018, four people were taken seriously ill and one person died following exposure to a Novichok, a type of nerve agent.

Emma Howard Boyd, Chair of the Environment Agency recently (15 March 2019) gave a speech at the Women’s Engineering Society Centenary Conference.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) recently (15 March 2019) published its second thematic review of the debt management sector, looking at commercial and not-for-profit firms that provide debt advice and administer debt management plans to help customers deal with their debts.

Councils across England will receive an immediate cash boost from a £9.75 million fund to back their efforts in cleaning up high streets and town centres.

Four organisations have been chosen as preferred bidders for a 20-year partnership set to revolutionise project delivery at Sellafield.

As of 15 March 2019, the UK’s 6 month Chairmanship of the Executive Committee has concluded.

Brexit Minister Jeremy Miles will today call on the UK government to change its plans for immigration after an independent report revealed the impact on the Welsh economy.

Housing Minister seeks meeting with UK Government

UK aid will match £2 million of public donations to Comic Relief support mental health programmes across Sub-Saharan Africa

The ESMA recently issued a statement which sets out the implications for credit rating agencies (CRAs) based in the UK, including the endorsement of UK credit ratings, should the UK withdraw from the EU without a withdrawal agreement (no-deal Brexit).

Two Essex Police officers have been convicted of falsifying a document purportedly from the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), manipulating CPS advice on their systems and destroying exhibits during child abuse investigations.

A new campaign aimed at getting hundreds of family doctors to return to general practice will be launched this week.

Government has published a new International Education Strategy outlining plans to increase student numbers and income generated from international education

Powerful new particle accelerator will drive huge physics experiment.

At the OECD meeting recently (15 March 2019), Rt Hon Mark Field MP discussed with partners how the organisation could strengthen its work in southeast Asia.

Prime Minister Theresa May recently (15 March 2019) made a statement on the New Zealand terrorist attack.

Ofsted's Chief Inspector recently (16 March 2019) spoke at the ASCL (Association of School and College Leaders) Annual Conference 2019 in Birmingham.

ESPO’s Consultancy Services framework (664) is designed to create a simple and efficient solution for those looking to procure trustworthy advice from pre-approved suppliers.

Education Secretary recently (15 March 2019) addressed the Association of School and College Leaders’ annual conference in Birmingham.

Home Secretary pledges £600,000 to helpline to give advice to offenders.

The UK government is investing Ksh. 220 million (US$2.2 million) in the development of 2 solar plants in Kenya to give more people access to affordable, clean energy.

To coincide with British Science Week, the Education Minister, Kirsty Williams, has announced an extra £6.6m of funding to support higher education research in Wales this year.

Glasgow company achieves international success, as British Science Week (8-17 March) celebrates science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) across the UK.

Ambitious plans unveiled to invest in innovative research and development, creating jobs, growth and opportunity across the country.

Opt-out organ donation: Max and Keira's Bill passed into law

New pilot scheme will help carefully vetted prisoners learn digital skills and £1.2 million will help underrepresented groups get jobs

£82 million boost to Welsh food and drink industry thanks to Project HELIX.

Motorists across Britain will have greater protections against bogus parking fines as new measures to clamp down on rogue private parking firms become law.

The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has issued a good practice guide which shares lessons from complaints to help adult social care providers improve their services.

The hard-hitting Fire Kills advertising launched by the Home Office last Friday highlights the everyday accidents that can cause fire in the home.

A96 dualling programme hailed by pupils and teachers

The UK Government’s temporary tariffs on imports, which would come into force in the event of a no deal Brexit, could see Welsh ports, particularly Holyhead, lose out Economy Minister Ken Skates has said.

The top 9 food retailers publish October - December 2018 campylobacter results for fresh shop-bought UK-produced chickens.

Businessman Sidney Nicholls was sentenced to one year in prison suspended for two years and ordered to pay £30,000 costs.

Discussions around the steps retailers must take to stem the tide of non-household complaints will be at the top of the agenda, when we hold our next business customer meeting in Birmingham on Thursday (28 March).

The Environment Agency is reminding anglers that coarse fishing on rivers is closed for three months from Friday 15 March.

After setting out a fresh approach to Universal Credit, Work and Pensions Secretary Amber Rudd will hear how the changes will help local people in Hastings.

Education Secretary announces expert group to work with government to look for new ways to support teachers

Central government should set clear expectations and help citizens hold power to account

This Reformer Thoughts series brings together healthcare professionals to discuss what can be done to prevent the winter crisis from recurring.

Chris Town, Vice Chair of the Residential Landlords Association has responded to news that Zoopla will ban property owners advertising properties to rent as ‘No DSS’ on its website.

£10 million Welsh Government funding to reduce waiting times for cancer treatment, deliver earlier diagnosis and modernise treatment has today been announced by the Health Minister Vaughan Gething.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) yesterday set out a package of measures to help consumers who invest through investment platforms more easily find and switch to the right one for them.

Two Kent Police officers will face a gross misconduct hearing over allegations they entered a property unlawfully and were disrespectful to the occupants. Another officer will appear at the hearing for making a misleading statement in respect of the incident.

Ofgem has appointed SSE to take on supplying Brilliant Energy’s 17,000 domestic customers. This follows a competitive process run by Ofgem to get the best deal possible for customers.

Specialist humanitarian advisers, from the UK’s Department for International Development (DFID), deployed from London last night (14 March).

Funding of £175,000 is being given to support emergency flood relief in Malawi.

Daesh, Al-Qa’ida and other terrorist organisations may appear to be in current retreat. 

Scotland’s space sector could be worth £4 billion by 2030, Innovation Minister Ivan McKee said yesterday.

The EESC has adopted in its February plenary session an opinion supporting the continuation of the European Peace and Reconciliation Programme (PEACE) in Northern Ireland after the UK's withdrawal from the EU.

The Financial Reporting Lab (‘the Lab’) would like to get views on the reporting topics that it should select for its projects over the next few years.  This short survey will only take 5 minutes to complete.

Millions of pounds in extra funding and new planning measures to build thousands of homes, rejuvenate high streets, create jobs and deliver economic growth.

Failings in the way the Cabinet Office established its current cyber security programme mean that the government does not know whether it will meet the programme’s goals and raises questions about its plans to tackle cyber-attacks after 2021, according to today’s report by the National Audit Office (NAO).

Scotland is set to benefit from new funding for a Borderlands growth deal the Chancellor announced in the Spring Statement.

A multi-million pound flood alleviation scheme, reducing flood risk to nearly 250 properties in Pontarddulais, has been officially opened.

Rick Henderson, Chief Executive of Homeless Link recently (13 March 2019) responded to the Chancellor's Spring Statement.

I have been deeply saddened by the appalling events in Christchurch today. Prince Philip and I send our condolences to the families and friends of those who have lost their lives.

Economy Minister Ken Skates yesterday met key players from the automotive industry affected by the recent Honda announcement to discuss how Welsh Government can best support the industry as they navigate challenges associated with Brexit and rapidly changing technologies.

The Business Innovation Challenge seeks proposals from enterprises who are developing innovative solutions to create jobs, especially for Kenya’s youth.

Blog posted by: Charlotte Morison – service management professional, 15 March 2019.

Admiral Sir Philip Jones, First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff, yesterday spoke alongside the Chief of the Indian Navy, Admiral Sunil Lanba at the International Institute of Strategic Studies.

Ministers set out the need for a ‘culture change’ at universities to encourage more care leavers to stay in higher education.

Support for Scottish students in face of ‘untenable’ costs.

Government announces fresh funding in the Spring Statement for the Borderlands Growth Deal.

The Queen has agreed to the creation of a new Household for The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, following their marriage in May last year. 

The European Parliament, the Council and the EC have reached a political agreement on the rules that lay down how the EU will operate as a member of the Geneva Act, a multilateral treaty for the protection of geographical indications managed by the World Intellectual Property Organization.

Blog post by: Elsie Cunnew, Thursday 14 March 2019.

Our investigation has found insufficient evidence North Wales Police officers breached the discipline regulations of the time or committed criminal offences when interviewing and detaining a suspect relating to the murder of Janet Commins.

The intended actions of the UK and Welsh Governments in response to an independent review of the Swansea Bay City Deal.

European Bioinformatics Institute in Cambridge receives £45 million government investment to increase centre’s computing, storage and building capacity.

Two farms have been selected to develop their food tourism business and encourage others to follow their example.

Speech given recently (12 March 2019) by HM Ambassador Alison Kemp at the launch event in Podgorica.

Over 100 Bristol businesses and top firms have received a letter from the Mayor calling for a Living Wage City • Top Bristol bosses invited to become accredited Living Wage employers as trade unions mobilise.

The Select Committee on the Bribery Act 2010 has published its post-legislative scrutiny report, concluding that the Act is exemplary.

UK Government backs plans by Ascension Island to designate over 150,000 square miles of its waters as a fully protected no-take Marine Protected Area.

A fifth member of a forgery gang responsible for making and supplying false identity documents has been jailed for six years.

IT Apprentice Erin Tregunna has won the Radio Plymouth Apprentice of the Year award.

The Economy Minister, Ken Skates has announced an additional £1.7m to help Welsh SMEs weather the challenges and uncertainties of Brexit.

The EU is designing its space policy programme for the years 2021-2027. EU ambassadors meeting in Coreper today confirmed the common understanding reached by the Romanian Presidency with the European Parliament on the draft regulation on an EU space programme.

Domestic violence is widely accepted in most developing countries, says a new study of attitudes towards domestic violence in 49 low and middle-income countries across Central, East and South Asia, Central Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean, North- and Sub-Saharan Africa.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined The Carphone Warehouse £29,107,600 for failings that led to the mis-selling of ’Geek Squad’, a mobile phone insurance and technical support product. This follows an FCA investigation which stemmed from whistleblowing reports.

An ongoing TV Licensing phishing campaign, first identified by the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) in September 2018, continues to be reported to Action Fraud in high numbers.

The UK will boost its defensive capabilities by hosting a major international military exercise for two weeks from 30 March 2019.

A new call for evidence is asking people for their views on what is working and where more needs to be done to transform care and support.

Funding of £400,000 to help disadvantaged women and girls in Pakistan complete their education has been announced by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.

ECHA’s Committee for Socio-economic Analysis (SEAC) has adopted its opinion on the restriction proposal on hazardous substances in tattoo inks by consensus.

CMA closes investigation into drug firm MSD’s discount scheme.

The NHS has appointed England’s first Chief Midwife to improve care for new and expectant mothers and their children and promote safer births as part of the NHS Long Term Plan.

A Knowledge Transfer Partnership can help UK businesses collaborate with a university, research organisation or highly qualified graduate.

Latest figures show a significant reduction in the number of casualties on Welsh roads, with 2017 seeing the lowest number of motorcycle casualties since comparable records began.

New homes and jobs will be created thanks to 11 new investment opportunities being promoted by the government.

Vulnerable families are set to benefit from new funding to support households in financial hardship.

"HM Treasury’s Women in Finance Charter continues to play a leading role in improving the gender balance across the UK’s financial services sector", says Jayne Anne-Gadhia.

techUK Deputy CEO, Antony Walker, yesterday responded to the Chancellor's Spring Statement.

The European Parliament and the Member States have reached a provisional agreement on new rules to make it easier for companies to merge, divide or move within the Single Market, while providing for strong safeguards.

Two major new housing communities will be built in London alongside new railway stations.

This is the first time that this Committee has examined the operations of the Bank of England. Our initial engagement has, in some respects, been a glimpse into the past, with ways of working appearing years out of date.

National statement delivery by Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon at the 63rd Commission on the Status of Women.

England’s top nurse today pledged to ensure the voices of nurses and midwives will be valued and heard across the NHS.

An agreement has been signed between the UK and the Pacific Islands to maintain existing trade arrangements.

An extra £1.2m has been allocated to help local authorities to prepare for Brexit, Minister for Housing and Local Government, Julie James yesterday announced.

The Ministry of housing, Communities and Local Government has published the March edition of its private rented sector newsletter.

Statement by Michel Barnier at the European Parliament Plenary session.

A Chinese community centre in Birmingham received a £100,000 surprise last week from The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest funder of community activity in the UK.

Commander Joint Forces Command (JFC) Commendations have been presented to individuals from across the organisation.

New edition of NHS Scotland’s guide to pregnancy, labour and birth.

Digital apps are set to redefine the battlefield as the Defence Secretary announces a £30m boost to fast-track agile software development technology.

Food Standards Agency (FSA) Chair Heather Hancock has reassured consumers that food safety standards will not be reduced after the UK leaves the EU. Her comments were made at the FSA’s quarterly Board meeting yesterday.

Manufacturing unions representing millions of workers yesterday (Wednesday) called on MPs to rule out a no-deal Brexit, warning that government plans to dramatically reduce tariffs on imported goods in the event of no deal would devastate the economy.

School support aims to unlock potential of up to 30 secondary schools in the North East.

The former Deputy Superintendent of a children’s home in North Wales has been jailed for nine years after being found guilty of sexually abusing young boys in the 1970s.

A further £100 million funding will be made available to police forces in the worst affected areas in England and Wales for knife and violent crime, the Chancellor yesterday (Wednesday 13 March) announced in the Spring Statement.

A report on the public’s understanding of tax devolution in Wales is published today, ahead of the Finance Minister’s first Tax Advisory Group.

Michael Grant has been elected as the President of BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT at its AGM on Wednesday 13th March 2019. Michael, Associate Director at Harvey Nash plc, takes over from Chris Rees, for a one-year term.

Blog posted by: Josh Pritchard, 13 March 2019.

The EC has adopted new rules stepping up the deployment of Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS) on Europe's roads.

Remarks to the General Assembly given recently (12 March 2019) by Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex at the President of the General Assembly’s ‘Women In Power’ Event during the Commission on the Status of Women 2019.

Prime Minister Theresa May yesterday made a statement in the House of Commons following the vote.

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has reaffirmed his commitment to growing Defence’s contribution to UK economic growth.

Secretary of State Matt Hancock's speech at the Chief Nursing Officer Summit.

Following the publication today of the UK Government’s plans to establish an independent tariff policy, Scotland’s Constitutional Relations Secretary Michael Russell has warned of the problems inherent in the proposals.

Finance Minister Rebecca Evans yesterday responded to the UK government’s Spring Statement saying it has changed nothing, “we remain under a cloud of uncertainty”.

The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) welcomes news that the UK Government intends to implement a series of measures to help reduce the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions and tackle climate change.

What has the Commission adopted?

Blog posted by: Iain MacKinnon, 13 March 2019 – Categories: A great place to work, Improved outcomes.

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson and Romanian Defence Minister Gabriel Les yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance defence co-operation between the two countries.

News statistics reveal that UK goods exports grew at the second fastest rate of the top five major economies between 2017 and 2018.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon yesterday announced that £2 million is now available to help even more businesses in Scotland prepare for Brexit.

The EU is stepping up its capacity to protect Europe against ever-increasing cyber threats by creating a new structure to pool and network its expertise in cybersecurity research, technology and industrial development.

Cllr Marianne Overton, Vice Chair of the Local Government Association, responded to Department for Transport figures published yesterday showing that local bus passenger journeys in England have fallen by 1.6 per cent for the year ending December 2018 

While the government's 'modest liberalisation of tariffs' (in their words) is a step in the right direction for consumers and producers, but in bowing to the agricultural lobby the government would penalise Brits that dare to buy food from overseas. 

Report contains some positive suggestions and recognises benefits tech businesses have brought, but significant further detail is needed on what a proposed code of...

Farmers and land managers applying for BPS and claiming for CS and ES payments are urged to do so in good time ahead of the 15 May deadline.

For the first time, the National Crime Agency is engaging with children as young as four in a bid to help protect them online as the number of global child sexual abuse referrals has rocketed.

An independent panel of experts says UK competition rules must be updated for the digital age.

Education Minister Kirsty Williams has announced the 14 new members of the Education Workforce Council.

New powers to borrow and invest in new and existing housing look set to be used by the majority of councils but further reforms are needed to spark a genuine renaissance of social housing, a survey by the LGA reveals.

The Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) has responded to the Chancellor’s Spring Statement in which no action was taken to end the benefits freeze despite it sweeping many families deeper into poverty.

Local authorities and public services failed their human rights obligations to protect life and provide safe housing, we have confirmed in a report submitted to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry.

Blog posted by: Pavel Demin, ITIL Expert, CISA – IT management consultant, Cleverics, 13 March 2019.

Ofsted yesterday published a new joint inspection framework for secure training centres (STCs) that promises to focus even more closely on those are judged inadequate.

Infrastructure Secretary Michael Matheson is calling for the UK Government to match his funding commitment for the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal.

Lord Porter, Chairman of the Local Government Association, responding to the Spring Statement 

IEA spokespeople comment on Spring Statement public policy

The multi-country outbreak of Salmonella Poona that has affected young children in France, Belgium and Luxembourg has a common food source – an assessment suggests.

Efforts to safeguard water supplies from the risk of more frequent droughts and other challenges will be discussed when water companies meet in London on Tuesday (19 March).

Did you know that the NEPO Portal features a Contracts Register containing useful information to help you grow your business?

Two companies involved in what appears to be a fraudulent art investment scheme have been shut down after abusing close to £1.4 million of investors’ money.

Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs, Lesley Griffiths, has demonstrated her commitment to support forestry in Wales by announcing a further bidding round for projects under the Glastir Woodland Creation and Restoration schemes.

A project working to challenge the social acceptance of violence against women and girls in the DRC saw women’s experience of domestic violence fall from 69% to 29% after two years of intervention.

Provisional figures on births and deaths from the National Records of Scotland.

We're looking for brilliant people to join our digital teams. Find out more at our recruitment drop-in sessions.

Asia Poultry & Meat Ltd plead guilty to removing meat detained by FSA staff because of rodent activity on site.

Today’s investigation by the National Audit Office sets out how HM Treasury allocates funding to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland (the devolved administrations).

Prime Minister Theresa May yesterday made a statement on Brexit in the House of Commons.

At a treaty signing in Rome yesterday the UK has formally become the home of the new international organisation behind what will soon be the World’s biggest ever radio telescope – the Square Kilometre Array (SKA).

Lord Chancellor David Gauke congratulated winners at the Times Law Awards 2019.

The Department for Work and Pensions has announced that a managed migration pilot scheme will begin in Harrogate, North Yorkshire.

Giles Derrington, Associate Director of Policy, responds to announcement of No Deal tariffs.

Against the backdrop of China's growing economic power and political influence, the EC and the High Representative review European Union-China relations and the related opportunities and challenges.

Female healthcare scientists are invited to apply for NHS England’s prestigious leadership development scheme, aimed at mid-career healthcare scientists to develop leaders and increase their impact within their Trusts and beyond.

Government has published details of the UK’s temporary tariff regime for no deal, designed to minimise costs to business and consumers while protecting vulnerable industries.

Following the success of Wales’ presence at last years’ London Book Fair, a number of organisations within the publishing and literature sectors are looking forward to represent Wales at the 2019 event.  

The Spring Statement speech in full (check against delivery).

In an urgent Report following yesterday’s decision to reject the Prime Minister’s Withdrawal Deal for the second time, the Committee says that Parliament will need to request an extension to Article 50 to allow sufficient time for the House of Commons to identify a way forward which can provide clarity about the UK’s future relationship with the EU and win a majority.

Blog posted by: Ounie Christianson and Tamsin O'Toole, 12 March 2019 – Categories: Content, Design.

The Commission’s project on smart contracts has been paused to avoid potential duplication with other initiatives.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has welcomed the report submitted today by the Digital Competition Expert Panel to the government.

The ‘It comes with the job’ campaign encourages workers to understand their rights and employers to understand their legal obligations in a fairer workplace.

Challenging perceptions and building opportunity.

The Chancellor has presented his Spring Statement to Parliament – here's a summary of what he said.

EU Finance Ministers have updated the EU list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions, based on an intense process of analysis and dialogue steered by the Commission. The list has proven a true success with many countries having changed their laws and tax systems to comply with international standards.

The UK economy is on course to grow at the lacklustre pace of 0.2% in the first quarter of 2019.

‘No-fly’ zone around airports comes into force.

A former nursery manager has been sentenced for committing an online child sexual abuse offence, after a National Crime Agency investigation.

Statement givin yesterday by Stephen Hickey, UK Political Coordinator at the UN, at the Security Council briefing on UN/EU cooperation.

Economy Minister, Ken Skates was yesterday at the Geneva Motor Show, flying the flag for Wales and speaking to the automotive sector about the challenges to the industry as a result of Brexit and rapidly changing technologies.

Julian David, CEO techUK, has responded to the Meaningful Vote yesterday.

The European Parliament has voted on a new set of EU rules that will ensure protection of 100% of European farmers as well as small and mid-range suppliers against unfair trading practices in the food supply chain.

The IOPC yesterday (Tuesday 12 March) begun an independent investigation into force used by West Midlands Police during the arrest of a man in Sandwell. Video footage from the incident has been released widely through social media.

Wales’ first distribution and label services company for Welsh language music has enabled its labels and artists to achieve well over 5 million streams across major digital platforms such as Spotify, Youtube, Apple Music, Deezer and others in the first twelve months of existence.

Committee Chair Meg Hillier MP yesterday commented on the National Audit Office report on the Civil Contingencies Secretariat’s preparations for a no-deal Brexit.

Leading figures from Britain's technology sector celebrate 30th anniversary of the World Wide Web at Downing Street.

Total funding for Science Centres tops £10 million.

The EC has welcomed the agreement reached by EU Member States on detailed measures needed to simplify VAT rules for sales of goods online, also ensuring that online marketplaces play their part in the fight against tax fraud.

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has announced the failure of Glasgow-based Greater Milton and Possilpark Credit Union Limited, which was declared in default on 12 March, 2019.

Adapted golf sessions to reduce loneliness in care homes and a beach hut holiday haven for soldiers recovering from injury are amongst thousands of community-focused projects across England to receive a share of more than £65 million of National Lottery cash. 

From this summer, all women and girls being cared for by the NHS will be given, on request, appropriate sanitary products free of charge.

A radical reshaping of financial advice services used by pension schemes for long-term investment strategies will benefit millions of savers and boost the nation’s £1.6 trillion retirement assets, under plans unveiled by the government yesterday (12 March).

There will be no charges for vehicles to cross the Cleddau Bridge thanks to the Welsh Government funding the removal of the tolls.

Statement given yesterday by Nicola Stewart, Deputy Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).

Government should also ensure lack of transparency does not continue into the longer term.

Immunise Scotland has become the latest NHS Health Scotland work programme to join Twitter. @NHSImmuniseScot will provide topical and timely information on the vaccines offered in Scotland across the life course to professionals across health, education and the third sector.

HMICFRS has published the final report into the inspection of the Metropolitan Police Service’s review and reassessment of alleged criminal offences arising from the 2014 mayoral election in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets.

The Minister for Finance and Trefnydd, Rebecca Evans is calling for transparency and clarity on funding decisions from the UK government ahead of the Spring Statement today.

The UK yesterday signed an agreement in Rome as one of the first organisations involved in the science behind the world’s largest radio telescope.

The European Parliament and the Member States have reached a provisional agreement on new rules that will guarantee a high level of protection for whistleblowers who report breaches of EU law.

On Friday 8 March, the PRA and FCA hosted the first meeting of the Climate Financial Risk Forum (CFRF). The objective of the CFRF is to build capacity and share best practice across financial regulators and industry to advance financial sector responses to the financial risks from climate change.

Blog posted by: Allan Thomson – PPM Product Ambassador, AXELOS, 12 March 2019.

According to users of Ordnance Survey’s (OS) online and app mapping system, OS Maps, the Peak District village of Edale, is the nation’s favourite starting point for outdoor exploration.

Scheme will mean people are compensated fairly and quickly.

Four industry experts have been appointed to an advisory group established to help grow Scotland’s exports.

Following complaints that female employees were not being paid equally with men, the Equality and Human Rights Commission has been in discussions with the BBC about staff pay for the past year.

Small businesses have not been empowered to make the most of their freedom to switch water retailer, during the first two years of competition in England.

New NCSC website aims to become the UK’s homepage for cyber security.

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has searched two addresses as part of an investigation into businesses suspected of making live and automated nuisance calls.

The Welsh Government will increase its financial support for Welsh postgraduate students from this September.

Defence Science and Technology Laboratory specialists successfully trial virtual reality collaboration.

The weather in 2018 has caused mixed fortunes in agriculture. Mild weather at the end of 2018 helped increase the area of winter-planted crops and the warm summer led to more production of hay. However the weather appears to have had a mixed effect on livestock farming.