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MHCLG launch Cyber Assessment Framework for Local Government
techUK
Friday 11 October 2024 @ 16:25

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has launched the Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) for local government to set a clear cyber security standard for the sector.

techUK | Official News Release
MHCLG launch Cyber Assessment Framework for Local Government
Association for Project Management news
How can new government project body be set up for success?
Association for Project Management
Friday 11 October 2024 @ 16:20

The UK Government has announced plans to merge the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) and the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) into a single new infrastructure body, the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA).

Association for Project Management | Official News Release
How can new government project body be set up for success?
Northern Ireland Assembly news
Finance Committee call for Baby Loss Certificates to be recognised in law
Northern Ireland Assembly
Friday 11 October 2024 @ 16:15

As part of marking Baby Loss Awareness Week, the Northern Ireland Assembly’s Finance Committee recently (08 October 2024) called for Baby Loss Certificates to be brought into law.

Northern Ireland Assembly | Official News Release
Finance Committee call for Baby Loss Certificates to be recognised in law
Chatham House news
What the US election means for trade policy
Chatham House
Friday 11 October 2024 @ 16:10

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump could not be more different when it comes to trade, despite a changed economic landscape.

Chatham House | Official News Release
What the US election means for trade policy
Welsh Government news
First Minister to attend first Council of the Nations and Regions
Welsh Government
Friday 11 October 2024 @ 16:05

Opportunities to deliver growth and investment will be at the top of the agenda when leaders of the four nations meet at the UK’s first Council of the Nations and Regions in Scotland today.

Welsh Government | Official News Release
First Minister to attend first Council of the Nations and Regions

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Cabinet Office news
New Coat of Arms artwork unveiled
Cabinet Office
Friday 11 October 2024 @ 15:25

The new artwork for the Coat of Arms was yesterday reveiled for use by the Government.

Cabinet Office | Official News Release
New Coat of Arms artwork unveiled
HM Treasury news
Chief Secretary to the Treasury sets vision for future of Britain's infrastructure
HM Treasury
Friday 11 October 2024 @ 15:20

In a speech given yesterday at Skanska's national HQ, the Chief Secretary sets the Government's vision for the country's infrastructure.

HM Treasury | Official News Release
Chief Secretary to the Treasury sets vision for future of Britain's infrastructure
Ofcom news
Response to Channel 4 Corporation’s Statement of Media Content Policy 2023
Ofcom
Friday 11 October 2024 @ 15:15

Ofcom recently published its response to Channel 4 Corporation’s Statement of Media Content Policy.

 

Ofcom | Official News Release
Response to Channel 4 Corporation’s Statement of Media Content Policy 2023
Department for Education news
Thousands of pupils receive support to boost school attendance
Department for Education
Friday 11 October 2024 @ 15:10

Government makes significant expansion to size of attendance mentoring to get thousands more persistently absent pupils back in school.

Department for Education | Official News Release
Thousands of pupils receive support to boost school attendance
Scottish Government news
NHS Pay
Scottish Government
Friday 11 October 2024 @ 15:05

An incremental pay increase offered to Resident Doctors, formerly known as Junior Doctors, and Dentists in Training will ensure NHS Scotland remains an attractive place to work and train in, Health Secretary Neil Gray has said.

Scottish Government | Official News Release
NHS Pay
GeoPlace news
GeoPlace to support Ordnance Survey in its role as the future operator of National Underground Asset Register
GeoPlace
Friday 11 October 2024 @ 14:33

Ordnance Survey has been appointed by the Geospatial Commission as the future operator of NUAR, which will be incorporated into the National Mapping Service’s public task. It will move to public beta service in spring 2025, and allow eligible organisations to roll NUAR out across their workforces.

GeoPlace | Official News Release
GeoPlace to support Ordnance Survey in its role as the future operator of National Underground Asset Register
RUSI news
China’s Nuclear Shadow Reaches Europe
RUSI
Friday 11 October 2024 @ 14:25

China's nuclear expansion challenges European security by complicating NATO’s deterrence posture, raising concerns about extended deterrence and necessitating a strategic recalibration by NATO nuclear powers.

RUSI | Official News Release
China’s Nuclear Shadow Reaches Europe
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs news
UK climate finance helps reduce more than 105 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions globally
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Friday 11 October 2024 @ 14:20

The UK’s International Climate Finance (ICF) has helped 110 million people adapt to the effects of climate change.

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Official News Release
UK climate finance helps reduce more than 105 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions globally
Natural England news
Have your say about new Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Natural England
Friday 11 October 2024 @ 14:15

Natural England is seeking views on a new Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the Yorkshire Wolds.

Natural England | Official News Release
Have your say about new Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Government Communications Service news
New Coat of Arms
Government Communications Service
Friday 11 October 2024 @ 14:10

A new design for the Coat of Arms (image 1) has today been unveiled, following the accession of His Majesty The King.

Government Communications Service | Official News Release
New Coat of Arms
Welsh Government news
‘Employers have a responsibility to support the mental health of those who work for them,’ says Minister
Welsh Government
Friday 11 October 2024 @ 14:05

Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing, Sarah Murphy, has stressed the importance of mental health in the workplace during a visit to an employer leading the way with supporting their employees.

Welsh Government | Official News Release
‘Employers have a responsibility to support the mental health of those who work for them,’ says Minister
English Heritage news
Help save England's history
English Heritage
Friday 11 October 2024 @ 13:25

Urgent donations are needed to help care for and better understand the more than 1,000,000 historic artefacts in our care. So today, we launch the Million and More Appeal.

English Heritage | Official News Release
Help save England's history
10 Downing Street news
New investment minister to spearhead bolstered Office for Investment
10 Downing Street
Friday 11 October 2024 @ 13:20

A new Minister for Investment has been appointed to head up a bolstered Office for Investment, as part of a wider Whitehall ‘shake up’ to strengthen the government’s offer and partnership with businesses and investors.

10 Downing Street | Official News Release
New investment minister to spearhead bolstered Office for Investment
Ministry of Defence news
New warship steel cut milestone supports thousands of UK jobs
Ministry of Defence
Friday 11 October 2024 @ 13:15

The production of HMS Formidable underway as steel is cut. Production will sustain 2,500 jobs in Scotland and across the UK, supporting economic growth.

Ministry of Defence | Official News Release
New warship steel cut milestone supports thousands of UK jobs
Chatham House news
Why the US–India relationship needs a healthy dose of realism
Chatham House
Friday 11 October 2024 @ 13:10

While the US–India relationship will continue to deepen whoever wins the US election, the two countries must become more realistic about its limits.

Chatham House | Official News Release
Why the US–India relationship needs a healthy dose of realism
Scottish Government news
Scottish Government Accounts 2023-24
Scottish Government
Friday 11 October 2024 @ 13:05

The Scottish Government accounts for the last financial year have been given an unqualified audit opinion.

Scottish Government | Official News Release
Scottish Government Accounts 2023-24
UCL IOE - Faculty of Education and Society news
Baby boomers living longer, but in poorer health than previous generations
UCL IOE - Faculty of Education and Society
Friday 11 October 2024 @ 12:25

Baby boomers – those born in the late 1940s and 50s – are more likely to experience multiple health problems in their later years than their older counterparts, finds a study led by UCL researchers.

UCL IOE - Faculty of Education and Society | Official News Release
Baby boomers living longer, but in poorer health than previous generations
Children’s Commissioner news
Kinship Care Week 2024
Children’s Commissioner
Friday 11 October 2024 @ 12:20

Kinship Care Week is a chance to recognise the incredible but often under-acknowledged contributions of kinship carers – family members and close friends who step in during times of crisis to care for children.

Children’s Commissioner | Official News Release
Kinship Care Week 2024
WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations) news
TUC – Employment Rights Bill is a “positive and ambitious plan” to make work pay
WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations)
Friday 11 October 2024 @ 12:15

TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak yesterday commented on publication of the government’s Employment Rights Bill and wider plan to Make Work Pay.

WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations) | Official News Release
TUC – Employment Rights Bill is a “positive and ambitious plan” to make work pay
Department for Education news
School support staff body reinstated
Department for Education
Friday 11 October 2024 @ 12:10

The School Support Staff Negotiating Body will ensure school support staff are valued and recognised for the vital work they do.

Department for Education | Official News Release
School support staff body reinstated
Scottish Government news
Sustainable action to tackle rising prison population
Scottish Government
Friday 11 October 2024 @ 12:05

Emergency legislation will be introduced to Parliament to contribute to the sustainable long-term management of Scotland’s prison population, Justice Secretary Angela Constance told MSPs.

Scottish Government | Official News Release
Sustainable action to tackle rising prison population
Government Actuary's Department news
GAD supports the setting up of National Energy System Operator
Government Actuary's Department
Friday 11 October 2024 @ 11:25

We worked closely with the government on the purchase from National Grid of the Electricity System Operator to form the publicly owned National Energy System Operator (NESO).

Government Actuary's Department | Official News Release
GAD supports the setting up of National Energy System Operator
techUK news
R&D tax relief plan to boost productivity, innovation and drive economic growth
techUK
Friday 11 October 2024 @ 11:20

Ahead of the Chancellor’s Budget, techUK sets out a plan for the Government to restore confidence in the UK’s flagship R&D tax relief scheme, prioritising longer-term policy stability, effective administration from HMRC and better support for SMEs.

techUK | Official News Release
R&D tax relief plan to boost productivity, innovation and drive economic growth
UK Export Finance news
Danske Bank and UK Export Finance package key to export success for The Deluxe Group
UK Export Finance
Friday 11 October 2024 @ 11:15

A £10 million funding package provided by Danske Bank and guaranteed by UK Export Finance (UKEF) has played a key role in enabling The Deluxe Group to secure one of its biggest-ever export contracts.

UK Export Finance | Official News Release
Danske Bank and UK Export Finance package key to export success for The Deluxe Group
Northern Ireland Office news
Statement from the Secretary of State on Growth Deals
Northern Ireland Office
Friday 11 October 2024 @ 11:10

The statement follows the Secretary of State's meeting with Council representatives

Northern Ireland Office | Official News Release
Statement from the Secretary of State on Growth Deals
WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations) news
LGA - Councils call for immediate action on adult social care workforce
WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations)
Friday 11 October 2024 @ 11:05

The Local Government Association (LGA) is calling on the Government to take immediate and decisive action to tackle the adult social care workforce crisis, as a new report reveals huge challenges in recruiting and retaining staff. 

WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations) | Official News Release
LGA - Councils call for immediate action on adult social care workforce
Scottish Government news
£57 million paid to families to help with food shop
Scottish Government
Friday 11 October 2024 @ 10:25
National Crime Agency news
Operation Venetic: Two firearms and drugs dealers jailed
National Crime Agency
Friday 11 October 2024 @ 10:20

Two criminals who sold Class A drugs and firearms have been jailed following a National Crime Agency investigation.

National Crime Agency | Official News Release
Operation Venetic: Two firearms and drugs dealers jailed
Association of Police and Crime Commissioners news
APCC comments on inspectorate's report on policing anti-social behaviour
Association of Police and Crime Commissioners
Friday 11 October 2024 @ 10:15

The APCC's Joint Leads on Local Policing, Matt Story and Chris Nelson, commented on the publication of a report by His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary, Fire and Rescue Services into the policing response to anti-social behaviour

Association of Police and Crime Commissioners | Official News Release
APCC comments on inspectorate's report on policing anti-social behaviour
National Ombudsmen news
Mother fleeing domestic abuse placed in unsuitable mixed-sex accommodation by Tower Hamlets council
National Ombudsmen
Friday 11 October 2024 @ 10:10

A mother fleeing domestic abuse with her children had to live in accommodation, provided by Tower Hamlets council, that was so unsuitable her eldest child, who is disabled, regularly soiled themselves because they were scared of using the shared bathroom, the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has heard.

National Ombudsmen | Official News Release
Mother fleeing domestic abuse placed in unsuitable mixed-sex accommodation by Tower Hamlets council
WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations) news
NHS Confederation - Record demand in A&Es a concern ahead of annual winter spike in patients
WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations)
Friday 11 October 2024 @ 10:05

Waiting lists grew, A&E departments reported their busiest September on record and ambulance response times increased.

WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations) | Official News Release
NHS Confederation - Record demand in A&Es a concern ahead of annual winter spike in patients
Homeless Link news
Homeless Link coordinates open letter to the Chancellor
Homeless Link
Friday 11 October 2024 @ 09:25

Homeless Link has coordinated an open letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves ahead of the upcoming Autumn Budget.

Homeless Link | Official News Release
Homeless Link coordinates open letter to the Chancellor
Think Tanks news
IFS - Budget decisions on tax, spending and debt could shape domestic policy for the whole parliament
Think Tanks
Friday 11 October 2024 @ 09:20

It will be finely balanced whether the Chancellor can avoid cuts to public services and meet her current budget balance rule without fresh tax rises.

Think Tanks | Official News Release
IFS - Budget decisions on tax, spending and debt could shape domestic policy for the whole parliament
HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) news
Police forces need to improve how they identify, record and respond to antisocial behaviour
HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS)
Friday 11 October 2024 @ 09:15

Police forces must do more to tackle antisocial behaviour and understand its prevalence in their local communities, the police inspectorate has said.

HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) | Official News Release
Police forces need to improve how they identify, record and respond to antisocial behaviour
National Ombudsmen news
Councils risk compounding problems for victims of domestic abuse if they do not follow proper process, Ombudsman says
National Ombudsmen
Friday 11 October 2024 @ 09:10

Victims of domestic abuse are sometimes being let down by councils using an outdated and too narrow definition of what abuse means, the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has warned.

National Ombudsmen | Official News Release
Councils risk compounding problems for victims of domestic abuse if they do not follow proper process, Ombudsman says
WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations) news
WWF - Average wildlife population sizes decline by 73% in 50 years as WWF warns that tipping points pose grave threats to humanity
WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations)
Friday 11 October 2024 @ 09:05

Monitored global wildlife populations have seen a catastrophic average decline in size of 73% in 50 years (1970-2020), the latest edition of the Living Planet Index – published today (10 October) as part of WWF’s biennial Living Planet Report – has found

WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations) | Official News Release
WWF - Average wildlife population sizes decline by 73% in 50 years as WWF warns that tipping points pose grave threats to humanity

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