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A team of UK scientists are investigating rice plants in a bid to find out whether people are inadvertently consuming dangerous levels of arsenic – a deadly poison and carcinogen – through rice, meat and dairy products.

Our monthly GDP Tracker suggests that UK economic growth is set to slow to a quarterly rate of 0.4% in the fourth quarter of 2018 from 0.6% in the third quarter.

Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon yesterday delivered a speech to mark the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights at the Foreign Office on 10 December 2018.

Teacher numbers are now the highest since 2010 while achievement in primary schools is increasing, according to new statistics.

NHS England’s Chair, Lord David Prior, has today welcomed the appointment of one of the country’s leading experts in genetics and personalised medicine to the organisation’s board.

Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford yesterday announced £3.7m of EU funding to create a world-class research network to help industry embrace cutting-edge technology.  

The European Parliament, the Council and the EC have reached a political agreement on the Cybersecurity Act which reinforces the mandate of the EU Agency for Cybersecurity, (European Union Agency for Network and Information and Security, ENISA) so as to better support Member States with tackling cybersecurity threats and attacks.

In order to support local authorities in achieving compliance, Socitm and Sitemorse have entered into a partnership to deliver automated assessments of the 125 first visited HTML pages and 10 PDFs on websites and report on their compliance with accessibility standards.

Amanda Spielman provides a commentary on phase 3 of Ofsted's research into the school curriculum.

Outlines items discussed at the EU Transport Council, including the mobility package, social pillar, cabotage and road infrastructure safety management.

Craibstone to Stonehaven and Charleston to open to traffic.

National and Official (Experimental - Data under development) Statistics Publications for Scotland.

We safeguard England's playing fields – helping to make sport and physical activity accessible for all.

The Committee on Exiting the European Union publishes its report on the Government’s EU Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration. The Report – agreed unanimously – says that the Prime Minister’s deal fails to offer sufficient clarity or certainty for the future of the UK.

Over the past three years, the Children’s Commissioner has been placing an increased focus on identifying children who are otherwise invisible.

The 2019 CyberFirst Girls Competition is challenging girls to take on problem solving and code cracking.

The United Kingdom is free to revoke  unilaterally the notification of its intention to withdraw from the EU.

Housing conditions in Wales have improved across all tenures in Wales over the past decade, a new survey has revealed.

Huw McKee, Head of IT and Digital Transformation at Conwy County Borough Council has been elected as vice president of digital leaders’ body Socitm. 

FDA Assistant General Secretary Amy Leversidge yesterday responded to the House of Commons Committee on Standards initial proposals following the Dame Laura Cox report.

The United Kingdom has strengthened its investments in India to become the largest single western investor, according to the CBI and Grant Thornton India’s Sterling Assets: Britain Meets India report.

Prime Minister Theresa May’s statement given yesterday to the House of Commons.

Steve Barclay yesterday gave a statement to Parliament explaining the Government's response to the CJEU's judgment on the revocability of Article 50.

UK Government must remove link between seafood trade and access to waters.

The Mayor of London, the Greater London Authority (GLA), and Transport for London (TfL) yesterday [Monday 10th December] confirmed a financing package with the Government to deliver the final stages of the Crossrail project and open the Elizabeth line to passengers as quickly as possible.

Urgent action is needed to address NHS Tayside's financial position amid ongoing changes to the make-up of its leadership team, says the Auditor General.

Antisemitic hate speech, harassment and fear of being recognised as Jewish; these are some of the realities of being Jewish in the EU today. It appears to be getting worse, finds a major repeat survey of Jews from the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights, the largest ever of its kind worldwide.

Previously disqualified husband and wife have been sentenced after committing a large-scale publishing fraud.

This article is about how the MAA is addressing the importance of international engagement and recognition activity by standing up a dedicated pillar.

Disabled people will be able to work with a dedicated key worker to get and stay in employment, the new Work and Pensions Secretary Amber Rudd yesterday announced.

A taskforce will be set up to take forward recommendations from the First Minister’s Advisory Group on Human Rights Leadership.

Responding to a report by The King’s Fund and the University of York on home care services Cllr Ian Hudspeth, Chairman of the Local Government Association’s Community Wellbeing Board, said:

Leading figures from UK and Chinese space research and industry are coming together this week at a conference in China to strengthen their growing relationship and look at new opportunities to work together benefiting both national space industries.

Cabinet Secretary for Energy, Planning and Rural Affairs, Lesley Griffiths, yesterday [Monday 10 December] published the recommendations of a review into the Quarantine Unit scheme, a year on since its introduction

The Digital Framework Task Group launches its Gemini Principles - the foundational definitions and values to guide the development of a National Digital Twin.

Michael Gove yesterday announced a strengthening of the law and new money to ensure the UK’s fishing industry prospers as we become an independent coastal state.

The National Infrastructure Commission is looking for a new Assistant Director.

Sajid Javid yesterday launched the bidding process to choose an organisation or consortium that will run the £200 million youth endowment fund.

The Welsh Government has made £2m available to local authorities to help them deliver play opportunities for children in their areas, Minister for Children, Huw Irranca-Davies announced yesterday.

The CBI has commented on the launch of the Wates Principles, a new voluntary corporate governance code for large private businesses.

One Select, an energy supplier with about 36,000 domestic customers, has ceased to trade.

Blog posted by: Julia Gosse – project management trainer and consultant, 10 December 2018.

RAF Typhoons launch for the first time with the Meteor Air-to-Air missile.

Matt Hancock has banned the NHS from buying fax machines and has ordered a complete phase-out by April 2020.

Student teacher intake increases three years running.

Women who successfully campaigned for the right to vote have been recognised in a definitive list of 100 pioneers published in a special e-book.

Squeezed funding and staff shortages are severely affecting home care services in some areas, a new report from The King’s Fund and the University of York has found. 

Research highlights migrants’ criticisms of the ‘Life in the UK’ citizenship test and its lack of clear connection to their daily lives.

£25m to SPRUCE for regeneration projects.

A new report shows for the first time how digitally ‘savvy’ maternity services in England are – and aims to drive up the better use of technology.

Organisations are invited to propose innovative projects that could benefit the UK aerospace industry through smarter, more energy-efficient technologies.

This year is the 70th anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), which exists to create equal dignity and worth for every person.

Cabinet Secretary for Energy, Planning and Rural Affairs, Lesley Griffiths, yesterday announced over £80m to extend many Glastir agreements, further investment through the Sustainable Production Grant and the continuation of the Farm Business Grant.

Children now account for more than one third of the Ebola cases in affected regions of the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), UNICEF said today. The UN children’s agency also reported that one in ten Ebola cases is under five-years-old, while children who contract the Ebola virus are at higher risk of dying from the disease than adults.

New statistics released last week reveal that British businesses are benefiting from the increased ability to trade freely with Canada.

The first members of Scotland’s Just Transition Commission have been announced, alongside publication of the body’s remit.

More than 400 properties better protected from river and tides by longer, higher walls plus other improvements.

Wales’ new flagship Advanced Manufacturing Research Facility will be managed by the prestigious University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC), Economy Secretary Ken Skates yesterday announced.

Blog posted by: Baz Lokat, Senior Consultant, GeoPlace, 10 December 2018.

Teams will receive contracts worth up to £5 million to push ahead with plans to build five new Type 31e warships.

Opinion editorial by Minister of State for Employment Alok Sharma, published on the Mail Online on 9 December 2018.

A UK instrument has captured the first sounds ever recorded directly from Mars.

Help for teachers and social workers to help tackle poorer outcomes of children in need of help and protection from social care.

Blog posted by: Caroline Bernard, Friday, 7 December 2018.

Recently (06 December 2018), Stephen Dartnell was ordered by the court to pay more than £450,000 in confiscation within 3 months or face a further 4 years in prison for his part in a fibre optic fraud and bribery scheme targeted at KBC Lease (UK) Ltd and Barclays Bank.

Protecting Scotland's fishing rights is a key UK priority as £37 million in funding for the industry is announced.

Update on financial package for Crossrail.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is proposing rules to address harm to retail consumers from the sale of certain complex derivative products with the publication of two consultation papers.

The Government’s new Digital Framework Task Group recently published the Gemini Principles – the values and definitions that would guide the development of a national digital twin of the UK’s infrastructure, as recommended by the National Infrastructure Commission.

The EU is taking steps to improve cross-border access to e-evidence by creating a legal framework which will enable judicial orders to be addressed directly to service providers based in another member state.

The House of Commons Science and Technology Committee has decided again to create an open opportunity for the science community and the wider public to suggest science and technology areas for scrutiny.

A fugitive who was tracked down to Spain following an operation involving the National Crime Agency, Metropolitan Police and Spanish law enforcement has been jailed for nine years by a UK judge.

Package of measures to increase transparency and tackle corruption unveiled today.

Transport Secretary Ken Skates has today (Monday 10th Dec) launched a White Paper setting out proposals aimed at improving public transport across the whole of Wales – making them safe, reliable, sustainable and accessible to all.

John Wilkes, Equality and Human Rights Commission Head of Scotland today spoke on the launch of proposal by the First Minister's Advisory Group on Human Rights Leadership.

Ambassador Alison Kemp recently (07 December 2018) spoke at the XII National Anti-Corruption Conference in Podgorica.

Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford recently announced £0.9m of EU funding to refurbish part of Aberystwyth’s iconic Old College university building.

The Government must take urgent action to make the UK match-fit for the digital revolution and ensure businesses can access the digital connectivity they need to thrive. 

University students have been warned by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) that fraudsters are targeting them with a wave of fake tax scams.

Blog posted by: Scott Colfer, 7 December 2018 – Categories: Agile, Our services, Product management.

The review will focus on patients who take multiple medicines, to ensure patients are receiving the most appropriate treatment for their needs.

Scottish budget will prioritise health and education spending.

Charity Commission Chair recently (07 December 2018) spoke to the theme of the conference: Forging Community.

More than 6,000 traffic lights in London, with TfL working towards saving 15,000 hours for people each day by retiming signals.

No threat to human health or food safety.

Investigators will be carrying out a scene visit in Wimbledon on Monday, 10 December, one week on from a police shooting.

A teenager from Hertfordshire was recently (07 December 2018) sentenced to three years in prison after admitting to making bomb threats to thousands of schools and a United Airlines flight travelling from the UK to San Francisco in August this year.

A statement given recently (07 December 2018) from the UK on Allegations of chemical weapons use in Aleppo, Syria.

Economy Secretary, Ken Skates has congratulated businesses in Wales following news that the value of Welsh exports has increased by £500m compared to the same time last year.

Major retailers publish July – September 2018 campylobacter results for fresh shop-bought UK-produced chickens.

The Law Commission today has proposed reforms that would support the expansion of commonhold as an alternative to leasehold.

The Welsh Government will match the UK Government’s financial contribution to the North Wales Growth Deal, Cabinet Secretary for Economy Ken Skates announced recently.

The EU wants to make it easier and faster for decisions on parental responsibility issues and international child abduction to be applied across borders.

In the past year the government’s Cultural Gifts and Acceptance in Lieu schemes have accepted 42 cases worth £27 million for the nation, as highlighted in our annual report published today.

People in Swindon will benefit from improved facilities at two of the town’s courts following £2.6m of government funding.

Councils awarded almost £1.3 million to find solutions for how digital technology can improve services for the public.

Minister takes Scotland's case to Brussels on eve of Westminster Brexit vote.

Everyone wants the roads to be open at the right time, closed for the right reasons and to be a safe and reliable way to get from A to B.

This plan proposes joint actions for closer & more efficient cooperation between Member States, Norway, Switzerland and the EC in four key areas: increasing investment, making more data available, fostering talent and ensuring trust.

Financially troubled outsourcing giant Interserve could be ‘Carillion Mark Two’ Unite, the union, warned today (Monday 10 December).

Just under £10 million Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund investment will support even more people to get value from smart local energy systems.

Thousands of Londoners experiencing a mental health crisis will be sent a specialist nurse and a paramedic in a car on blue lights.

Plan your support for 14 December.

High street businesses and other retailers in Wales will each receive a £2,500 cut to their business rates next year, Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford will today announce.

Minister Mark Field visited Poland on 6-8 December to discuss Paris Agreement commitments and green innovation at the UN climate change conference.

A new code for the corporate governance of large private companies is launched today, providing a framework to help them not only meet legal requirements but to promote long term success in this vital sector.

UK still central to global money laundering schemes, despite positive evaluation from international financial watchdog.

The tree pest eight-toothed spruce bark beetle (Ips typographus) has been discovered in Kent.

The National Crime Agency is pleased to have played a significant role in the UK being judged world-leading in the fight against illicit finance.

New report from the Financial Action Task Force ranks the UK world-leading in the fight against illicit finance.

The Welsh Government is making more than £670,000 available to ensure children with special educational needs are able to access the Childcare Offer, Minister for Children, Huw Irranca-Davies has announced.

The deal the UK and the EU recently reached on the Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration on the Future Relationship has provoked considerable political debate and controversy.  However, many of the claims made about the Brexit deal do not stand up to scrutiny.

Blog posted by: Steve Lawless – CEO and lead consultant, Purple Griffon, 07 December 2018.

The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) recently (07 December2018) marked its second anniversary.

First Minister urges UK Government to scrap settlement scheme fees.

ESFA is extending its School Resource Management Advisers pilot, which found £35 million of savings and revenue generation opportunities, to August 2020.

A charity set up to relieve poverty in developing countries is improving its governance following intervention by the Charity Commission.

NICE has published final draft guidance recommending a breakthrough cancer treatment, called CAR T-cell therapy, for adults with certain types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

IOPC are appealing for witnesses following an incident outside Morecambe Football Club last month.

First Minister, Carwyn Jones, has been spreading Christmas joy during a visit to mid Wales to announce the winner of his Christmas card competition.

Multimillion boost for England's creative industries

The DHP scheme provides financial assistance towards housing costs for those claiming housing benefit or the housing element of universal credit.

FATF report recognises the effectiveness of the Commission’s work as a civil regulator in protecting charities from harm.

This week Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited British Armed Forces personnel based in Cyprus.

Transport Minister and Secretary of State for Transport host meeting at 10 Downing Street.

The Exchequer Secretary, Robert Jenrick's speech given yesterday at the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) Trustee Conference 2018.

The Welsh Government has offered Pembrokeshire Council an additional £3m per annum to cover the costs of removing the Cleddau Bridge tolls, Economy Secretary Ken Skates has confirmed.

Government launches Rail Sector Deal.

Successful colleges receive funding as part of a multi-million pound initiative to help increase the quality of further education.

The National Audit Office (NAO) has found that the Motability scheme1 provides an excellent service to customers, but has long operated in a protected environment, supported by government, which has made maintaining high performance less challenging.

Excessive working hours culture is decreasing public sector productivity and negatively impacting the health and wellbeing of civil servants, an FDA study has found. 

The contribution of UK universities to our economy and society is substantial.

The Council has approved a comprehensive & operational set of measures with a law enforcement focus to step up the fight against migrant smuggling networks. This follows a call by EU leaders at their meeting in October

This alert has been issued to remind trustees of their legal obligations and duties.

This is one part of 'A GDS story', an attempt to answer common question we’re asked such as “how did it all start in the first place?” and “How did you get where you are now?”

The Welsh Secretary will visit Cardiff based CatSci as part of his ongoing work to support Welsh businesses as Britain prepares to leave the EU.

Charter will promote best practice ensuring improvements for passengers throughout their journey.

The Harwell Space Cluster in Oxfordshire is growing from strength to strength with 150 new jobs created in the last year and many more on the way in 2019.

Statement given yesterday by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council Open Debate: A greater involvement of States, sub-regional and regional Organisations for more effective conflict prevention and resolution, in close cooperation with the United Nations.

No deal Brexit would ‘blow these figures out of the water’, damaging the economy.

London-based Independent Portfolio Managers Limited (IPM) has become the latest firm to fail after it was declared in default on 3 December 2018.

Speech given yesterday by Business Secretary Greg Clark on the first anniversary of the modern Industrial Strategy.

The National Archives yesterday announced its 2019 Cold War season, comprising a new exhibition ‘Protect and Survive: Britain’s Cold War Revealed’ and a season of events that will offer a fascinating insight into life in Britain during the turbulent Cold War era.

In the latest of our series of GDPR myth-busting blogs, a new post by Deputy Commissioner (Policy) Steve Wood tackles some misconceptions which have sprung up around how the new data protection law might affect your Christmas.

Following a full and open public appointment process the Minister for Culture Sport and Tourism, Lord Elis-Thomas has selected Ian Edwards for the role of Wales’ representative on the Board of VisitBritain.

Twenty eight schools from across London have been celebrated by Transport for London (TfL) for their work championing active and safe travel on the journey to school.

The FRC yesterday launched a consultation to assess the effectiveness of the Client Asset Audit Standard (CASS Standard) which was introduced in 2015. 

The Council has adopted its position on a proposal which will update the existing rules on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens or mutagens at work (Directive 2004/37/EC).

Around 30 ministers from government will visit all corners of the UK today (7 December) to speak with local communities about how the Brexit deal delivers for working people, families and employers.

Plans for the second phase of the Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme have been put forward.

The 100,000 Genomes Project has sequenced 100,000 whole genomes, helping to improve diagnosis and treatment for patients with rare diseases and cancer.

Scottish companies will be helped to trade internationally with up to £2 million in investment, over three years, as part of the Scottish Government’s export growth plan.

The EU is working to stop terrorists from using the internet to radicalise, recruit and incite to violence. The Council has agreed its negotiating position on the proposed regulation on preventing the dissemination of terrorist content online.

Care UK will face legal action unless it refunds residents who paid a compulsory upfront fee.

Latest Industrial Strategy investment will promote access by a diverse pool of candidates and create better homes and public buildings through modernisation.

Medical personnel from all 3 services contribute to the success of Op Trenton; the Vietnamese will continue support to the UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan.

More than 120 further businesses have registered to work with prisons and set offenders on a path to employment, Justice Secretary David Gauke yesterday revealed.

Lord Agnew confirms board of education and business experts to help implement £24 million investment to raise school standards and aspirations in the North East

Reassurances are being sought on the future of the Derbyshire psychotherapy service that works with adults traumatised as children by severe abuse, such as sexual and physical abuse, following a pause in the consultation process.

CBRE’s regular overviews of the FLAP Markets has recently been released.

The UK Government yesterday strengthened its commitment to tackling match-fixing in sport by signing the Macolin Convention.

The number of businesses exporting goods in the United Kingdom has increased to 110,000, a rise of 1.5% from the same quarter in the previous year.

The Government Economic Service Degree Apprenticeship Programme (GES-DAP) is an opportunity to work in a central government department or agency on some of the most important social, environmental and economic issues our country faces.

In a case brought by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Manraj Virdee recently (07 December 2018) pleaded guilty at Southwark Crown Court to four charges encompassing illegal operation of an unauthorised investment scheme, misleading consumers, and two related counts of fraud and will be sentenced at a date to be confirmed in due course.

FDA Assistant General Secretary Amy Leversidge yesterday responded to the announcement that Gemma White QC has been appointed to conduct an independent inquiry into the bullying and harassment of MPs’ parliamentary staff.

Blog posted by: Emma Arnaz-Pemberton – Wellingtone Project Management, 06 December 2018.

The UK’s future relationship with Mexico looks bright under the country’s new administration, a Defence Minister has declared.

A total of 75 projects will receive money to upgrade facilities and treat more patients, including mental health and new integrated care services in the community.

The government has announced new legislation to reform mental health care.

His Honour Sir John Royce has ruled that Christopher Bush and John Scouler have no case to answer over alleged financial misreporting that saw Tesco overstate its profits by more than £250m in 2014.

ESRC appoints new director for Administrative Data Research Partnership Strategic Hub.

The potential benefits and pitfalls of Wales sharing more of its water resources with England will be debated when the Consumer Council for Water (CCWater) meets in Cardiff on Tuesday (11 December).

NHS Digital has published data to inform users about GP appointments and help show how primary care is affected by seasonal variation.

A Kent Police sergeant has been cleared of misconduct after striking a man who has being held in a police cell.

Close to £1 million of government funding will be used to inspire the next generation of engineers and support future commercial range control services for UK spaceflight.

Independent chair Keith Williams invites evidence from a wide range of stakeholders.

Ministerial Working Group takes action to improve fire safety. 

New measures announced to end the 'snobbery' in technical education and boost Britain's productivity.

Publisher seeking sponsorship for schools drug awareness booklet has been placed into provisional liquidation by the High Court.

Regulator also publishes updated governance framework.

Statement given yesterday by Andrew Murdoch, Legal Director to the International Criminal Court Assembly of States Parties, at its 17th session in The Hague.

Lisa Dando, Director at Brighton Women’s Centre, writes about their new report 'Couples First? Understanding the needs of rough sleeping couples' which looks at the experience of women in couples who are rough sleeping and makes recommendations for better understanding and supporting them.

War detectives’ go that extra mile for the fallen servicemen of both World Wars in 2018.

A new Sector Deal between the aerospace industry and government will be announced in a speech today by Business Secretary Clark.

The CBI has commented ahead of a speech from the Secretary of State for Education Damian Hinds on technical education.

Statement given yesterday by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council Briefing on Peacebuilding and Sustaining Peace.

More than 100 Ministers, international sports organisations and experts from around the world will meet in London today to reaffirm the global commitment to tackling corruption in sport.

Following our call for evidence and analysis of the submissions we received, work on the ICO Regulatory Sandbox continues with an event in the New Year to gather more detailed evidence, ideas and opinions.

Unresolved regulatory concerns led to the appointment of an interim manager and reconstruction of the charity with new trustees and a new senior leadership team.

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has today announced a £400 million funding boost for the Dreadnought programme, as he opened a new training academy and revealed the name of the second Dreadnought submarine.

The Mission Statement for the UK Holocaust Memorial Foundation.

World-leading survey reveals insight into activity levels of children and young people in England.

Sector deal between government and the rail industry.

Today the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published findings on how mortgage lenders treat customers who have long-term mortgage arrears and provide forbearance to affected customers.

A new 5-year deal has been finalised with the pharmaceutical industry to give patients faster access to new medicines.

Inspectors are confident that Dyfed-Powys Police can improve its crime-recording practices, according to a new report published today by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Service (HMICFRS).

Artwork from some of Scotland’s most talented amateur photographers has gone on display as part of a new exhibition at the Scottish Parliament.

Human-induced climate change has made the 2018 record-breaking UK summer temperatures about 30 times more likely than it would be naturally, the Met Office will say at CoP24 - in Katowice, Poland – later today (Thursday 6 December 2018).

To protect its democratic systems & public debates and in view of the 2019 European elections as well as a number of national and local elections that will be held in Member States by 2020, the EU has presented an Action Plan to step up efforts to counter disinformation in Europe & beyond.

Guest blog by Natasha Veenendaal, Head of Marketing & Executive Briefing Programme Lead, Eduserv.

the IOPC are carrying out an investigation into how a report of concerns regarding a driver’s ability was handled by police five days before a triple fatal collision on the M40. 

The Education Secretary set out his plans to get more people into skilled jobs in a speech at Battersea Power Station.

The Financial Reporting Lab (the Lab) is calling for investors and companies of all sizes to participate in a new project. 

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) Board discussed the FSA’s resilience, capability and capacity following EU exit and critical elements of food standards at its quarterly board meeting.

The UK Archive Service Accreditation Partnership yesterday announced that three archive services have been awarded accredited status at a recent Archive Service Accreditation Panel.

Community groups can bid for funds to establish a new pocket park or refurbish an existing park.

Cabinet Secretary for Energy, Planning and Rural Affairs, Lesley Griffiths, yesterday officially named a new fisheries protection vessel after former First Minister Rhodri Morgan during a ceremony in Cardiff Bay.

Gwent Police’s strong leadership has driven the force’s good progress in the force’s approach to crime recording, but there is still scope for improvement, according to a new report published yesterday by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Service (HMICFRS).

This agreement is to be confirmed next week during the last plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg.EU funds will continue to be invested in growth & jobs, research & innovation, students & young people – the priorities of the Juncker Commission.

Jeremy Hunt condemns dangerous and provocative ballistic missile action.

Dr Paul Lelliott, Deputy Chief Inspector of Hospitals (lead for mental health) at the CQC has responded to the Independent Review of the Mental Health Act published today.

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has been investigating the incidence of asbestos in sea king helicopters.

Development Secretary Penny Mordaunt and Health Secretary Matt Hancock on the importance of raising our global support for HIV and AIDS prevention and care.

Constitutional Relations Secretary: UK Government must respect vote.

MDP supports the Action Counters Terrorism (ACT) Christmas campaign and promotes use of Project Servator during the festive season.

Auditors’ work on the information in the front end of company reports outside of the financial statements does not meet the requirements of Auditing Standards consistently, according to a new report from the Financial Reporting Council (FRC). 

UK to lead the world in development of sustainable packaging thanks to new government funding.

The government will collect evidence from autistic children, their families and their carers on how to improve the support they get.

Recruiting more ethnic minority early learning and childcare staff.

A new agreement to export British sheep meat to India was announced yesterday.

Cllr Ian Hudspeth, Chairman of the Local Government Association’s Community Wellbeing Board, responded to an independent review, commissioned by the Government, of the Mental Health Act 

PayPal’s takeover of iZettle has been referred for a Phase 2 investigation.

A former headteacher has been fined in court for unlawfully obtaining school children’s personal data from previous schools where he worked.

The Mayor of London launched the new Economic Development Strategy on the 29 November 2018 which outlines several aspirations for London to be a world-leading tech hub in various markets, initiatives to boost the digital economy and diversity in the tech sector as well as grow the GovTech market. It is a wide-reaching strategy covering everything from CleanTech to driving more inclusive innovation across London.

A new and simple guide to help more businesses in Wales employ Ex-Armed Forces personnel was launched yesterday.

Contractor says lenders have agreed to Craibstone to Stonehaven and Charleston opening

Councils slowly developing in this area, but more work needed to ‘break silo working’ and maximise the benefits of the data they hold, says Auditor General

Volunteers in hospitals play a vital role in improving the experience of patients and relieving pressure on frontline staff, according to a new report from The King’s Fund.

What is a social enterprise and why did we go down that route? Rachel Newell from Wintercomfort writes about their social enterprise - a cleaning service offering people opportunities to gain vocational skills and work experience. 

63 Communities in Wales are celebrating the start of the festive season with grants from the Big Lottery Fund totalling £3,732,133. 93 awarded over the last month.  

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting of a 23-year-old man in Wimbledon on 3rd December 2018.

2 renewable energy projects will benefit from £9.5 million of EU funding, Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford announced yesterday, at an event to celebrate the impact of EU funds in Wales

Scotland must have say in determining quota and effort limits.

United Nations (UN) sanctions have led to extra checks on applications to register some corporate bodies.

We are investigating the contact between West Yorkshire Police and a 37-year-old man arrested at a hotel in Huddersfield

Two thirds of 2018 BPS payments made in the first day of the payment window