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A century ago today, the Treaty of Trianon carved up the territory of Hungary, consigning the rump country to the status of the single biggest loser of the First World War. 

The Commission yesterday launched the second-stage consultation of European trade unions and employers' organisations on how to ensure fair minimum wages for all workers in the European Union.

The European Commission launched the consultation for the Digital Services Act earlier this week. 

We look at a new report from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, advice on students moving in and out of rental homes and calls by left wing Labour MPs for Covid-related rent arrears to be written off. There has also been a move to extend the stamp duty deadline for refunds for those selling their main home.

Charity wound up after trustees found responsible for misconduct and/or mismanagement in the administration of charity.

Blog posted by: Debbie Dore 03 June 2020.

The Chair of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee, Tom Tugendhat MP, has today joined his counterparts from Australia, Canada and New Zealand in writing to the United Nations and each country’s Prime Minister, to express their concerns over a planned security law for Hong Kong which would make it a crime to undermine the Chinese Government's authority.

The Second Report from the Conduct Committee on remote voting and the code of conduct published.

The public health response to coronavirus has involved unprecedented restrictions on economic activity in recent months.

The Commission yesteday proposed modifications to its budget for 2020 to make €11.5 billion for crisis repair and recovery available already in 2020. Once available, the funds will go to help the regions most in need, support businesses and those in need outside EU borders.

Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets deployed to Lithuania have conducted their first intercept of Russian aircraft as part of the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission.

CQC have published more than 300 examples from the front line.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has recorded a video message thanking the tens of thousands of volunteers who have helped Scotland’s response to coronavirus (COVID-19).

Rapid innovation and learning have been at the heart of the immediate response to COVID-19 and must retain pride of place as the health and care sector transitions to managing the aftermath of the pandemic, leading healthcare organisations have said.

Blog posted by: Heather Madden, Isabelle Ohlson and Jeffrey Allen 3 June 2020 – Categories: Our services, System mapping, User centred policy design.

Germany’s decision to ban Hizbullah does not signify the start of a regional shift, but generates wider foreign policy repercussions.

Today (4 June 2020), The National Lottery Community Fund announced it awarded £4.5 million over the last month to 91 community projects across Wales, many of which are helping people to support each other through the COVID-19 crisis.

techUK, along with other leading international tech and business trade associations, have outlined priorities for promoting innovation, digital technologies and trade.

Delivered by Ambassador Neil Bush at the virtual OSCE Permanent Council on 4 June 2020.

Guidance has now been issued on students, ministers are firm on calls to remove the five week Universal Credit wait and the Sheffield mayor asks for assurances for renters in arrears.

The Health and Care Women Leaders Network delivered by NHS Confederation has launched a new survey to understand the impact of COVID-19 on all health and care workers across the NHS, social care and the independent sector.

In an updated extract from his new report for Socitm, Jos Creese explores the opportunities and risks of three leading technologies.

Association for Project Management (APM) has been continuing to engage with students and advisers in schools, colleges and higher education institutions, despite the challenges posed by lockdown.

Today, the European Commission is announcing a pledge of €300 million to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, for the period 2021–2025. It will help immunise 300 million children around the world and finance vaccine stockpiles to shield against outbreaks of infectious diseases.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson to host the Global Vaccine Summit virtually today.

Scotland’s Chief Statistician today released Recorded Crime in Scotland: April 2020.

Blog posted by: Heather Madden and Isabelle Ohlson, 2 June 2020 – Categories: Our services, System mapping, User centred policy design.

CIPD releases latest Good Work Index report 

New research by JRF finds more than a third of furloughed private renters (37%) are worried about being able to pay their rent when the coronavirus lockdown ends.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave a statement at the coronavirus press conference on 3 June 2020.

Chinese military incursions at the border with India may signify Beijing’s desire for a permanent shift in the military status quo between the two powers.

Blog posted by: Ben Merrick, 03 June 2020 – Categories: Diversity and inclusion, Health & Wellbeing, Year of Inclusion.

NHS leaders are calling on all hospital trusts and other healthcare providers to ensure additional information and guidance around social distancing, hand hygiene and PPE measures are widely promoted and accessible to staff working at all levels within their organisation.

Criminal Cases Review Commission has decided to refer a further eight Post Office workers’ convictions for appeal – this brings to 47 the number of cases to be sent for appeal so far on grounds related to the Horizon computer system.

Welsh Government’s Covid recovery plans must prioritise green growth to boost jobs and the economy while protecting our climate, according to a report published yesterday by Wales TUC.

Cllr David Renard, LGA housing spokesman responded to a report by Crisis which has found that over half of frontline services have seen a rise in homelessness in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic 

The economic fallout of the pandemic could leave 1.1 million more people below the pre-Covid poverty line at year end, including a further 200,000 children, according to analysis released today (Thursday) by the IPPR think tank.

Blog posted by: Dante Healy 02 June 2020.

The European Commission yesterday proposed to top up support for refugees and host communities in response to the Syria crisis by a total of €585 million. Out of the amount proposed yesterday, €100 million will go to Jordan and Lebanon, who are hosting the largest number of refugees per capita in the world.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson yesterday wrote in the Times about upholding the UK's profound ties of history and friendship with the people of Hong Kong.

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has completed and handed over to the Royal Navy a project at Royal Naval Air Station (RNAS) Yeovilton.

Speech to the Carbon Disclosure Project UK workshop (03 June 2020).

Votes to be held every five years in line with other UK legislatures.

Niall Dickson, chief executive of the NHS Confederation, which represents organisations across the healthcare sector, responded to Public Health England's COVID-19: review of disparities in risks and outcomes 

IEA Editorial and Research Fellow Professor Len Shackleton responded to the Prime Minister’s pledge to guarantee apprenticeships to young people post-pandemic 

Yesterday our CEO, Dawn Austwick, has announced that she will be leaving the organisation at the end of this year.

A pilot by the Environment Agency and University of Leeds at the Brownlee Triathlon Centre looks at using natural flood management to reduce flood risk.

When I signed up to be an AF Ambassador, I didn’t think for one second that it would one day save my own life.

A Birmingham man has been arrested for allegedly selling fake coronavirus testing kits on the dark and open webs, as part of the National Crime Agency’s response against criminals trying to exploit the Covid-19 pandemic.

Councillor David Renard, LGA housing spokesman, responded to a new report from the Centre for the Study of Financial Innovation, ‘Too Little, Too Late? Housing for an ageing population’

The King's Fund responds to the PHE report on disparities of the risks and outcomes of Covid-19

IOPC Director of Major Investigations Steve Noonan: “We are disappointed that, two years after our investigation concluded, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has decided to offer no evidence in this matter.  

The National Archives closed its doors to staff and visitors since mid-March. While some of our services have been suspended throughout the closure, as they rely on staff having access to our building and collections, many remain unaffected and available through our website, including free access to our digital collection.

More than £5 million provided to processors.

Levels of anxiety and depression in the UK have both fallen in the past week but remain above the usual reported averages, according to UCL’s Covid-19 social study of over 90,000 adults during the coronavirus epidemic.

This year’s GO Awards Wales will take place online.

An update on the support available to businesses from Innovate UK due to COVID-19 and advice for award holders.

A man who conspired with two others to import 95 lethal handguns into the UK has been jailed for more than 15 years, following an investigation by the joint NCA and Metropolitan Police Service Organised Crime Partnership (OCP).

The Home Secretary delivered an oral statement to the House of Commons on health measures being introduced at the border in response to coronavirus.

Brexit extension essential to protect Scottish jobs.

A free online booking and appointment app launched by Cardiff-based digital company Zipporah is helping the Vale of Glamorgan Council reopen its recycling centres and reduce waiting times for the public.

Chief Executive Marian Spain on how Natural England is facing the challenges posed by Coronavirus.

An employability project giving disabled young Scots newfound confidence, skills and qualifications is today (WEDNESDAY 3 JUNE) sharing in £800,000 of dormant bank account money.

Small B&Bs now covered by support scheme.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is today confirming guidance for insurance firms to consider the impact of coronavirus (Covid-19) on the value of their insurance products.

All children will have the opportunity to “Check in, Catch Up, Prepare for summer and September”, the Education Minister Kirsty Williams announced today as she published details of the next phase for schools in Wales.

The specialist contribution military reservists have made across society during Britain’s battle against coronavirus will help inform a review examining how defence can maximise the skills of its Reserve Forces.

FSCS will never ask for money.

Eligible carers to get an additional £230.10.

The FCA has confirmed the support firms should give to mortgage customers who are either coming to the end of a payment holiday or who are yet to request one. The FCA is also reminding customers that if they can afford to resume payments, they should.

The NPS pipeline has been reviewed in light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Blog posted by: Ana Bertacchini – senior project manager, 02 June 2020.

Both the month of May and the full spring season have been exceptional for the UK, as outlined in our recent news release.

A total of 230 organisations from across the UK have been awarded the prestigious Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service this year.

In a report published today, Wednesday 3 June 2020, the Commons Public Accounts Committee says it is concerned that the Cabinet Office will not have the capability to successfully deliver campaign messages on preparations for the end of the Brexit transition period at the same time as delivering the major public health campaign on Covid-19, with it “likely that the Covid-19 campaign will crowd out the Brexit transition campaign.”

Eligible English dairy farmers able to apply for up to £10,000 to overcome impact of coronavirus.

Universal Components’ purchase of 3G raises competition concerns in the wholesale supply of commercial vehicle and trailer parts, a CMA investigation has found.

Ofsted is carrying out an exploratory review of the quality of learners’ experiences of online education in further education and skills settings during the Covid-19-affected summer term.

Applications for the new Welsh dairy support scheme will open on 18 June, supporting farmers hardest hit by the recent exceptional market conditions due to Covid 19, Rural Affairs Minister, Lesley Griffiths, confirmed today.

The rules which cover the new measures at the UK border to protect against coronavirus will be published on 3 June 2020.

The EU Civil Protection Mechanism is a crisis management structure that allows Member States and Participating States to strengthen their cooperation in the field of civil protection, to improve prevention, preparedness and response to disasters.

The CDBB has launched an open consultation on their IMF pathway, which runs until 31 August 2020 #DigitalTwinFuture.

The Environment Agency’s priority is to protect people and the environment, and to support those we regulate during the coronavirus pandemic.

Prisons and Probation Minister Lucy Frazer yesterday set out how those services will start to recover from the restrictions imposed in response to coronavirus.

Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock gave the 1 June 2020 daily press briefing on the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr Hanbin ZHENG, Senior UK Science & Innovation Officer, on the UK’s science-led international collaborations, especially in Singapore and the Southeast Asian region, in the fight against COVID-19.

International Trade Secretary, Liz Truss, has named three new HM Trade Commissioners (HMTCs).

Together with the new European Recovery Instrument (‘Next Generation EU'), the European Commission is proposing a targeted amendment to its initial proposal for the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI) adopted in 2018.

The information that care homes submit to CQC about the deaths of people in their care is published on a weekly basis as part of the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reporting on deaths. 

New guidance on the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 has been published by the government.

Blog posted by: Rianna Fry and Richard Morton, 2 June 2020 – Categories: Accessibility, Events.

Many of Wales’ local authorities are now embarking on the first phase of resuming library services – with a Click and Collect service.

May has become the sunniest calendar month on record in the UK.

The Government’s response to the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Committee report on the Future of the Post Office Network has been published today.

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab gave a statement in the House of Commons on the situation in Hong Kong and the UK's response.

Gateshead Council has recently advertised an opportunity for a Dynamic Purchasing System to procure a range of protective equipment.

GTC removed from Register of Charities during statutory inquiry.

CBI recently (29 May 2020) commented on changes to Government support schemes.

Lockdown may be easing but the strain will remain on many small businesses that have been impacted by the coronavirus outbreak. If your company has been disrupted or hit financially it’s worth checking to see if you’re eligible for support with your water bills while you get back on your feet. 

The House of Lords EU Select Committee has today published its report on the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland.

Today the Commission has launched a public consultation on the Digital Services Act, a landmark package announced by President von der Leyen in her political guidelines and in the Commission's Communication “Shaping Europe's Digital Future” of 19 February. 

In this guest blog Hayley Wilson, Capacity Building Officer at CHP, discusses the themes and sentiments outlined in this resource and their current relevance to working with young people experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The way many of Veterans UK services are delivered is to be digitised as part of a new contract worth £300-million that successfully commenced on 1 June 2020.

A new package of funding for Yemen is to be announced today by the Foreign Secretary.

An assessment of the evidence on the criteria for progressing to Phase 1of Scotland's route map through and out of the crisis.

The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has confirmed the death of five people – including one 15-year-old girl – due to Ebola in Mbandaka, the capital of Équateur Province in the north-western part of the country. 

The European Commission today updated the EU Air Safety List, the list of airlines that are subject to an operating ban or operational restrictions within the European Union as they do not meet international safety standards. 

Conwy County Borough Council has launched a new consultation on additional council tax premiums for both second homes or long-term empty homes in Conwy.

New UK system to replace EU system for trading carbon emissions.

The brutal killing of George Floyd in one of America’s most progressive cities has catapulted race politics to the top of the national agenda.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) yesterday provided an update on progress on its court action on business interruption (BI) insurance policies.

Advice provided to Welsh Ministers about the 21 day review of coronavirus restrictions by Frank Atherton, Chief Medical Officer for Wales.

A new report from the progressive think tank IPPR today reveals wide gaps in the public’s knowledge on key public health issues, raising concerns about the effectiveness of health education and the risk of disinformation amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Sean Duggan, chief executive of the Mental Health Network, which is part of the NHS Confederation, responded to the CQC's publication of data on deaths of people with a learning disability 

Over 400 British travellers will be able to return home from six Central and South American countries on the latest special charter flights organised by the UK Government.

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s securities markets regulator has published its final report with technical advice to the European Commission (EC) on the fair, reasonable, non-discriminatory and transparent (FRANDT) commercial terms for the provision of clearing services.

Four organisations in Wales have received the award this year.

Prison officers are being taught specialist skills to support their vital work with children who are in custody having committed serious offences.

Covid-19 has presented challenges for all apprentices, but the young are bearing the brunt of the crisis.

School children are being given an insight into the impact that food has on climate change thanks to a group of University-based researchers.

Cllr Richard Watts, Chair of the LGA’s Resources Board, responded to the Children’s Society report which found long-term and sustained cuts to local emergency support schemes are leaving families, especially those affected by coronavirus, with nowhere to turn in a financial crisis 

Cross-party think tank Demos has launched a People’s Commission on Life After Covid-19, Renew Normal, to lead the largest ever public conversation on the future of the UK. Using Demos’ pioneering technology, the project aims to involve up to one million people from all walks of life in shaping society after the coronavirus crisis.

Europe’s biggest trading country needs to lend its weight to Europe’s efforts to rethink relations with China.

Do you know how to check your pulse? Is it beating too fast, too slow? Does it feel irregular? That may be your heart telling you something is wrong.

Blog posted by: Rose Odudu, 1 June 2020 – Categories: A great place to work.

The House of Lords EU Environment Sub-Committee launches a new short inquiry on what the Northern Ireland Protocol will mean for the agrifood industry in Northern Ireland and the trade of agrifood products between Northern Ireland and Great Britain.

Ofcom yesterday announced that Polly Weitzman, Ofcom’s General Counsel, has decided to move on.

People are now able to exercise outside with up to five others from different households as of yesterday, provided that strict social distancing guidelines are followed.

Sets out how health boards will safely and incrementally prioritise the resumption of some paused services, while maintaining COVID-19 capacity and resilience.

The CIPD responds to the changes to the furlough scheme  

IEA Head of Lifestyle Economics Christopher Snowdon responded to Donald Trump’s announcement that the US will terminate its relationship with the World Health Organization 

To further strengthen the fight against migrant smuggling, Eurojust, the EU Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation, has launched a new initiative: the Focus Group for Prosecutors on Migrant Smuggling.

Increased flexibility for the JRS and extending protection for the self-employed announced by the Chancellor.

New investment approach announced to involve private sector in environmental projects, helping to tackle climate change and restore nature.

NEPO has launched a solution for tyre replacement and repair services available for use by public sector organisations across the UK.

HM Land Registry Price Paid Data tracks land and property sales in England and Wales submitted to us for registration.

Products for protecting workers from COVID-19.

The TUC is calling on the government to make sure that all workers have financial support to comply with social isolation requirements under the NHS Test and Trace scheme. 

The NHS Confederation and NHS England have confirmed the creation of a new centre to investigate the impact of race and ethnicity on people’s health.

Time is short for the UK and the EU to agree and ratify the terms of their future relationship – and coronavirus has added to the pressure. A new Institute for Government paper has set out five options for both sides to secure more time after the 31 December deadline.

The Tenant Fees Act came into force in England last year, and as of yesterday (Monday 1st June) it has a wider application for tenancies in England.

The FCA has taken action to stop four Cypriot investment firms from continuing to offer high risk contracts for difference (CFDs) to UK investors.

Blog posted by: Richard Young, 01 June 2020.

The FAM pilot is now live across all three services after the third FAM pilot site launched at RAF Wittering.

Organised crime groups target most vulnerable.

The Government has provided £3.2 billion of vital non-ringfenced emergency COVID-19 funding for councils to spend on local pressures and priorities. The Local Government Association says this has met cost pressures and lost income in the past three months but it says councils now need clarity about when they will receive further funding to help communities through this crisis and beyond.  

IEA Editorial and Research Fellow Professor Len Shackleton responded to reported changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme 

techUK brings you a month full of events looking at digital inclusion and accessibility in the public sector.

As the world continues to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, the main task for everyone is to save lives and contain and mitigate this pandemic. 

It’s not just temperatures that have been soaring over the past month – so has our demand for water with latest figures suggesting water companies are pumping out an extra 2.25 billion litres every day. 

NHS England’s top doctor for children and young people’s mental health has urged parents to be alert to signs that children could be experiencing anxiety, distress or low mood as some pupils returned to school yesterday (1 June).

A Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) officer who failed to circulate a CCTV image of a suspect in an acid attack for 20 months has a case to answer for misconduct following an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).

The monthly composite measure, based on surveys with a total of 1033 respondents, showed a survey record decline across services (-68% from -31%, survey began in 1998), distribution (-54% from -13%, question first asked in 2003) and manufacturing (-54% from -21%, data begins in 1995).

COP26 President Alok Sharma yesterday spoke at the opening ceremony of the UNFCCC's June Momentum for Climate Change.

Up to £2 million of potential new opportunities to help fleet. 

Reduction of interest rates for Court Funds Office special and basic accounts from today (1 June 2020).

The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, met some of the traders returning to their market stalls today (1 June) as part of the government’s plan to gradually reopen the economy.

The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has published a three-stage plan to help the industry recover from the Covid-19 downturn. 

The Council adopted conclusions reaffirming the EU's political commitment to support the people of Afghanistan on their path towards peace, security, stability, democracy, prosperity and self-reliance.

Two briefing papers on the Covid-19 crisis have been published – as London Mayor Sadiq Khan warns of a ‘ticking timebomb’ for renters. 

Blog posted by: David Hamilton, 29 May 2020.

To mark Volunteers’ Week and in recognition of a milestone quarter of a million tasks having been carried out by NHS Volunteer Responders, Royal Voluntary Service President, The Duchess of Cornwall, has thanked volunteers across the country for the many acts of kindness they provide.

Defra Ministers have appointed four new non-executive members to the board of Natural England.

As Volunteers’ Week begins today, Welsh Government is saying thank you to the thousands of volunteers of all ages including young people who are working so hard to support communities across Wales.

The country may still be in lockdown, but the NRLA’s usual regional meetings are still taking place albeit virtually, through a series of regional webinars.

Association for Project Management (APM) is delighted to announce its support for ‘Teach the Future’, a youth-led campaign to repurpose the education system around the climate emergency and ecological crisis. 

Peers launch new inquiry, asking what lessons should be learned for public services from coronavirus pandemic.

After months of lockdown, travel and tourism could soon restart. Discover what the EU recommends to ensure safe journeys.

Blog posted by: Kannen Ramsamy, Noel McGarell, 29 May 2020.

The UK has recorded the sunniest spring since records began in 1929. Since that time there have been only nine UK springs recording more than 500 hours of sunshine, with the previous sunniest being 555.3 hours in 1948.

Following the rapid expansion of coronavirus testing, the UK reached the 200,000 capacity target on Saturday 30 May, including capacity for 40,000 antibody tests a day.

Services to be restored safely and gradually based on clinical advice.

InvestEU is the EU's proposed flagship investment programme to kick-start the European economy.

As we all adapt to new ways of working, it is important to offer employees the tools and flexibility to effectively complete their roles without impacting customer services.

Communities across Anglesey are co-ordinating an impressive network of over 850 volunteers, to support the most vulnerable through the COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to a grant from The National Lottery Community Fund.

As in-game economies flourish, game developers should take responsibility for keeping the virtual worlds they create free from real crime.

Statement given yesterday by Dame Louise Casey, the Prime Minister’s advisor on rough sleeping, on the efforts to support rough sleepers during the coronavirus pandemic.

Today marks the beginning of Volunteers’ Week and for the first time, this year we will be honouring the achievements of our volunteers through a series of online events.

Last week the government refused to renew the standing order to continue with the hybrid Parliament and Jacob Rees-Mogg reassured the House that a risk assessment had been done. 

A population-wide contact tracing system is being rolled out across Wales as lockdown restrictions are eased, Health Minister Vaughan Gething has announced.

Schools, parents and guardians have a key role to play in enabling everyone who needs to travel, to do so safely.

In the past few months, everyone in Europe has made extraordinary efforts, to help control the spread of the new coronavirus. 

Blog posted by: Duncan Wade – Director, The Human Interface Consultancy, 29 May 2020.

Ofcom recently (29 May 2020) announced the appointment of a new non-executive director to the Board of Channel 4.

DCMS publishes 'stage three' of its elite and professional sport guidance

Information used by NHS Scotland contact tracers will be safely and securely gathered as part of the coronavirus (COVID-19) Test and Protect approach.

Pioneering tool to track and compare policy responses of governments tackling COVID-19 around the world now includes information about testing, contact tracing and income support.

JCPOA: Joint statement by spokespersons of the High Representative of the European Union and the Foreign Ministries of France, Germany and the United Kingdom.

Preparing for projects in a Post-Pandemic World webinar series.

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and Kier have marked the start of construction work to create a new headquarters at the Defence Medical Services (DMS) Whittington site with a turf-cutting ceremony.

Public Health England's (PHE’s) response to coverage and a leader column in the Sunday Telegraph on 31 May 2020.

Communities Secretary Aileen Campbell has called on the UK Government to provide support for people classed as having No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) – including many who have lived and worked across the UK for many years.

Investment was the first victim of the fiscal consolidation that accompanied the sovereign debt crisis a decade ago.

Several local authorities have delayed the introduction of licensing schemes, during the current coronavirus pandemic.

The Communities Secretary on the government’s response to COVID-19 (31 May 2020).

NHS England and the NHS Confederation recently (30 May 2020) confirmed the creation of a new centre to investigate the impact of race and ethnicity on people’s health.

Statement given by Alex Aiken, Executive Director of Government Communication in the Cabinet Office, on the new GCS website.

Welsh Government has announced it will spend up to £65 million over the next 6 months to ensure train services continue to operate on the Wales and Borders network for key workers and others that rely on the train to travel.

Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Secretary recently (30 May 2020) gave a press briefing on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

A poll found a high level of support for testing measures to control the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).

Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to President Trump.

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak gave the 29 May 2020 daily press briefing on the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

£1m of Defence Innovation funding has been set aside for civil sector support for the Ministry of Defence's (MOD) innovation priorities.

Education Minister Kirsty Williams recently (29 May 2020) wrote to the Minister of State for Universities expressing a ‘deep concern’ over plans to announce the UK government’s intention to introduce temporary student number controls in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Around 310 more British travellers will be able to return home from Jamaica on a second charter flight organised by the Government.

The government’s Self-Employment Income Support Scheme will be extended, giving more security to individuals whose livelihoods are adversely affected by coronavirus in the coming months, the Chancellor announced on Friday 29 May 2020

A man has been charged with drugs and firearms offences following an investigation by the Organised Crime Partnership (OCP) – a joint National Crime Agency and Metropolitan Police Service unit.

A trash screen used to collect debris and reduce the risk of flooding to Sheffield city centre is getting a major upgrade by the Environment Agency.

On Monday 15th June, techUK will launch this year’s Cloud Campaign Week. Throughout the week we will be bringing you immersive news, views and insights from experts in the technology sector on how UK organisations can realise the full potential of cloud services, the steps that need to be taken to drive the market forward and the lessons that can be learned.

Changes to advice for people shielding from coronavirus are being introduced from Monday 1 June, Minister for Health and Social Services Vaughan Gething has announced today.