UK government response
Blog posted by: Sarah Wilson, 13 May 2021 – Categories: collaboration, Our services, Prison leavers Innovation Challenge.
CBI NI yesterday responded to latest review of covid restrictions.
Joanna Crown, Product Strategist at Mind Foundry, describes how human-AI collaboration is the transformation needed for organisational success with AI. #AIWeek2021.
Blog posted by: Annie Mirza, 13 May 2021.
NCSC and KPMG UK launch second survey to help improve diversity in the cyber security industry.
Action is being taken to control the variant first identified in India which is beginning to spread in certain areas across the country.
Wales will move into alert level 2 on Monday, the First Minister will confirm today as coronavirus levels remain low and vaccination rates remain the best in the UK.
Five people have been arrested and a firearm recovered following a National Crime Agency operation in Birmingham.
The Chief Veterinary Officers from England, Scotland and Wales are advising poultry keepers to remain vigilant as the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) is due to be lifted from midday tomorrow (Saturday 15 May).
Researchers are set to test innovative approaches to a major new UK-wide study that will follow babies born in the 2020s over many decades.
More than half a million people have claimed the working from home tax relief this tax year and are already benefitting.
A £1.4-billion contract to modernise the Chinook fleet over the next 10 years has been agreed. The deal will see British forces benefit from 14 of the latest iconic heavy-lift helicopters.
Launch of the Commonhold Council – an advisory panel of leasehold groups and industry experts who will inform the government on the future of this type of homeownership.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines have now prevented 33,000 hospitalisations and 11,700 deaths in older adults.
A Polish lorry driver has been charged with drugs smuggling offences by National Crime Agency officers after cocaine worth £8.5 million was seized at the port of Harwich.
This year’s climate summit COP26 will be the world’s best chance of building a cleaner, greener future, COP26 President-Designate Alok Sharma will say in a major speech outside of Glasgow today.
To be a force for good, the UK’s anti-corruption sanctions must be paired with seizing and returning stolen assets to benefit deprived citizens.
GeoPlace announces the winners of its 2021 Exemplar Awards at the 15th Annual GeoPlace conference.
A Derbyshire boy had to stay in primary school for an extra year because the county council did not update his Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan in a timely manner.
Coventry City of Culture has been awarded a further £1.3 million from The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest funder of community activity in the UK.
Today (Friday) is the 16th annual Work from Home Day, organised by Work Wise UK as part of Work Wise Week – a week of activity to promote employment practices that improve work-life balance.
Blog posted by: Gina Gill, 13 May 2021 – Categories: D&T mission, MoJ strategy.
Congratulations to the National Crime Agency (NCA), winner of April’s GCS Campaign of the Month competition for their “Know the gun, know the law, know the consequences” campaign.
Analysing a range of scenarios for how the use of public transport, broadband networks and utilities might change as a result of Covid-19 and regularly reviewing which trends seem to be playing out is the best way of avoiding policy paralysis in the face of huge uncertainties, according to the National Infrastructure Commission.
The Spring 2021 Economic Forecast projects that the EU economy will expand by 4.2% in 2021 and by 4.4% in 2022.
Blog posted by: Barry Corless – ITSM expert and lead author, ITIL 4 incident and problem management practices, 13 May 2021.
A new research report shows that some pupils with SEND in mainstream schools are not getting enough help to support their learning and development.
Every school in England with a Reception class to be offered expert training in early language and communication.
Scientists have long questioned why the bursts of hot gas from the Sun do not cool down as fast as expected, and have now used a supercomputer to find out.
A near-normal service continues across the TfL network, ready to help customers enjoy everything London has to offer.
Michal Ratynski, Communications and Project Coordinator, Cabinet Office, 12 May 2021.
The CMA has warned package holiday companies to respect the refund rights of holidaymakers ahead of the summer period.
CBI Wales yesterday responded to latest relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions.
Second part of review examines the effectiveness of current legislation based on the safety and regulation of reservoirs.
The Serious Fraud Office yesterday published its Business Plan for 2021/22.
In this article, we share recent research on employee wellbeing as well as activities available during Employee Wellbeing Week (17-21 May) from Edenred, our Employee Benefits framework supplier.
techUK has summarised the key points from Rt Hon Dominic Raab's speech at CyberUK 2021.
The Online Safety Bill will help protect young people and clamp down on racist abuse online, while safeguarding freedom of expression.
Magnox Limited has delivered a major decommissioning milestone at Chapelcross Site with the first active waste package placed into the site’s storage facility.
Blog posted by: Simon Bourne, 13 May 2021 – Categories: Leadership, Transformation.
Climate change, new green jobs and recovery from the pandemic will be at the heart of the new Welsh Labour Government, as First Minister Mark Drakeford reveals his new Cabinet team.
FSCS yesterday published its latest Outlook report, which confirms its updated levy forecast for 2021/22.
HS2 has launched the largest tunnel-boring machine (TBM) ever used on a UK rail project.
New strategy sets out our ambitions for 2025 and is our response to the Government’s Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy.
Over 127,000 volunteers tested in England between 15 April and 3 May 2021 as part of one of the most significant COVID-19 studies in the world.
The Constitution Committee publishes its report COVID-19 and Parliament as part of its inquiry into the Constitutional implications of COVID‑19.
Recycling has been an important topic for some time and has become more of a significant concern in recent years, with targets to reduce waste and recycle more to help protect the environment we live in.
The Commission calls on EU Member States to take coordinated action to further restrict travel from India on a temporary basis, with a view to limiting the spread of the B.1.617.2 variant first detected in India.
Blog posted by: Judith Francis - CSHR Wellbeing Team Cabinet Office and Office for National Statistics, 13 May 2021 – Categories: A great place to work, Mental Health.
Hard working NHS staff saw a record number of people, who were referred for urgent cancer checks, in March, new figures have revealed.
More than 1,500 police officers and staff have faced examination by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) for their conduct in two years.
Leading business federations issue communique backed UK by Prime Minister ahead of G7 leaders’ meeting next month in Cornwall.
A young farmer from Leicestershire has become the 300,000th homeowner to use the Help to Buy: Equity Loan Scheme since its launch in 2013.
Parkinson’s UK is Europe’s leading Parkinson’s support and research charity. The organisation raises around £35m p.a. to drive better care, treatments and quality of life for those with Parkinson’s, their friends, family and their carers.
Robert Buckland's speech at London International Disputes Week on 13 May 2021.
The Economic Secretary to the Treasury spoke about the Government’s commitment to protect access to cash and announced a consultation on legislative proposals will be launched in Summer 2021.
Government renews drive to tackle obesity and improve the nation’s health.
AI has been at the heart of change for many industries. Right now, it is the responsibility of every industry to become more sustainable and AI technologies can help to do this.
Blog posted by: Andrew Wright, 12 May 2021.
Barclays brings Eagle Lab concept to Whitehaven.
Written Ministerial Statement to the House of Commons and House of Lords on a potential Exclusion Order on the Premier League's domestic broadcasting rights.
Commenting on yesterday’s (Wednesday) GDP figures, showing a reduction of 1.5% for the first quarter of 2021 overall but a rise of 2.1% in March, the TUC urged caution based on regional data showing sustained negative growth and job losses across the region.
The government needs to be clear about what makes online material harmful, if new laws are to be effective, says BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.
The Defence and Security Accelerator is scoping capabilities, technologies and initiatives for High Consequence Infectious Disease Medical Evacuation.
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A controlled drugs, following a Paramilitary Crime Task Force operation in Carrickfergus.
Statement given yesterday by Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager following the Court judgments on the Amazon and Engie tax State aid cases in Luxembourg.
Following the Queen’s Speech Tuesday 11th May, Minister for Women & Equalities, Liz Truss, has confirmed that the Government will take legislative steps to ban conversion therapy.
A cluster of land along the River Dearne and its tributary the River Dove, near Barnsley, has been officially recognised as a Site of Special Scientific Interest by Natural England.
Introduction of the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill as part of the Government's Action Plan for Animal Welfare.
The Government’s response to the Environmental Audit Committee’s report on Energy Efficiency of Existing Homes has been published today.
The Environment Agency is holding a public consultation on an environmental permit variation application from Veolia ES Hampshire Limited.
Cllr Nesil Caliskan, Chair of the LGA’s Safer and Stronger Communities Board, commented on Rural Affairs’ Action Plan for Animal Welfare
The CMA has today welcomed the Court of Appeal’s decision to dismiss all 4 of Facebook’s grounds of appeal in a key case on how companies engage with the CMA.
Now the UK has left the EU’s agricultural schemes, the government should seize the opportunity to transform farming to protect the environment and secure the livelihoods of farmers, according to a new IPPR report.
Rising nationalism and anti-EU sentiment, coupled with Russian and Chinese malign influence, erodes democracy in some European countries.
BEIS priorities set out in the 2021 Queen's Speech.
Ben Beadle, Chief Executive of the National Residential Landlords Association yesterday responded to confirmation by the Government of its plans to taper down emergency restrictions in the private rented sector.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson to join Julia Gillard and UK schoolchildren in live classroom link-up with the President of Kenya.
Speaking in the Senedd following being nominated to be First Minister of Wales.
Blog posted by: Rupert McNeil, Government Chief People Officer, Civil Service Human Resources, Cabinet Office, 12 May 2021 – Categories: A great place to work.
Danny Mortimer, chief executive of the NHS Confederation, commented on the announcement of a public inquiry into COVID-19
Governments are increasingly adopting higher sin taxes and more prohibitions, finds the 2021 Nanny State Index
Review into 31 year old legislation to start this year.
As a follow-up to its Digital Decade Communication of 9 March, the Commission yesterday launched a public consultation on the formulation of a set of principles to promote and uphold EU values in the digital space.
Spiltmilk Dance is set to bring the magic of a trip to the seaside to people living in residential and care home settings across Midlands and South Yorkshire, supported by Arts Council’s National Lottery Project Grants.
The findings of a 10 month study to reform the Reserve Forces for the future has been published.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency business plan for 2021 to 2022 has been published.
Muslim communities urged to celebrate end of Ramadan safely.
The European Commission yesterday adopted the EU Action Plan: “Towards Zero Pollution for Air, Water and Soil” – a key deliverable of the European Green Deal and the main topic of this year's EU Green Week.
Cllr David Renard, Local Government Association housing spokesperson, responded to the announcement of the ending of the current ban on bailiff-enforced evictions on 31 May
New analysis by the Institute for Fiscal Studies, Harvard University and Imperial College London shows there were 2.9 million fewer planned admissions, 1.2 million fewer non-COVID-19 emergency inpatient admissions and 17.1 million fewer outpatient appointments between March and December 2020 compared with the same period in 2019.
Learn how computer vision and wider access to cloud-based AI capabilities is driving adoption at the most innovative companies. Guest Blog: Jaspar Casey, Product Marketing Manager at Eggplant.
Elizabeth Denham’s keynote speech on the regulator’s view, delivered at the Data and the Future of Financial Services 2021 conference.
Alok Sharma visits Spain to discuss cooperation on climate change ahead of COP26.
CBI yesterday responded to release of Q1 GDP figures.
A walk-through coronavirus testing centre has opened at the Glasgow Green Hockey Centre.
STFC and US-based Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory have agreed to collaborate on building one of the world’s most powerful linear accelerators.
The Accounts Commission and the Improvement Service have confirmed a formal collaboration focused on accelerating the improvement and pace of change in local government services.
Ministers set out determination to closely cooperate and lead by example ahead of COP26.
Julian Jessop, Economics Fellow at free market think tank the Institute of Economic Affairs, commented on the latest GDP and trade data from the Office for National Statistics
The NHS has today announced a £160 million initiative to tackle waiting lists and develop a blueprint for elective recovery as early reports show the health service is recovering faster after the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic.
Minister Prentis delivers the keynote speech at the Shellfish Association of Great Britain's annual conference.
TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady yesterday commented on the GDP figures, showing a reduction of 1.5% for the first quarter of 2021 overall but a rise of 2.1% in March.
HM Land Registry has launched a new Business Gateway community to support recent investment in application programming interface (API) technology.
A serial child sex offender has been jailed for two and a half years after he downloaded more than 14,000 pictures and videos of children on the dark web.
The preparation of a recovery plan for specialist services following the pandemic is an immediate priority but there is also a need for a wider review of the current commissioning model.
Think tank welcomes some targets and commitments, but says bold action and clear policy must follow
COP26 President Alok Sharma's opening address on the second day of the Met Office Science Conference 2021: Science for a resilient future (12 May 2021).
New benefit to tackle child poverty pays out £3.6 million since February.
Every claim we pay represents a consumer that has suffered and preventing consumer harm is something we are passionate about at FSCS. I would like to give an update on what we are doing to tackle a growing and particularly toxic threat to consumers: scams.
The draft Online Safety Bill will help safeguard young people and clamp down on racist abuse, while upholding democratic debate online.
A Hampshire Constabulary officer has been dismissed without notice after a disciplinary hearing was told he had inappropriately pursued relationships with several woman he met on duty.
Pair claimed they'd taken the coach to Belgium to get the air conditioning fixed
The UK Government should urgently commit to sharing 20% of its available* Covid-19 vaccine doses from June to aid global recovery from Covid-19, prevent further spread of variants of the virus and open up society for children, says the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK)
Christopher Snowdon, Head of Lifestyle Economics at free market think tank the Institute of Economic Affairs responded to renewed government plans to ban ‘junk food’ advertising
Ford Energy from Waste Ltd has applied for an environmental permit for an energy recovery facility at Ford Circular Technology Park, Ford in West Sussex.
The professional body for the IT Industry is marking the 50th anniversary of its Distinguished Fellowship award, whose previous recipients include Sophie Wilson, who helped design the BBC Micro-computer.
Ofwat is opening a conversation with the water sector and beyond to listen, care and share, to help make sure that customers across the country are getting what they need from their water company.
Two Suffolk Constabulary officers are to face a gross incompetency hearing following our investigation which looked at their actions prior to the death of 38-year-old man arrested during an incident at Pontins in Lowestoft.
Eight people have been arrested as part of a National Crime Agency operation targeting a suspected network of cash couriers responsible for laundering more than £50 million in criminal profits.
Renters will continue to be supported as national COVID-19 restrictions ease.
The Chancellor visited Pillars Brewery in London today (12 May) as they gear up for the return of indoor hospitality next week.
The Sentencing Council has published a statistical bulletin and data tables, explaining current sentencing practice for selected sexual offences.
Today the NHS in England marks another important milestone, delivering more than 45 million vaccinations.
Cyber Essentials Readiness Tool asks organisations questions related to the main Cyber Essentials criteria to help prepare them for certification.
The UK’s telecoms regulator Ofcom has published a Terms of Reference document, setting out how it will approach its strategic review of the UK’s mobile market.
New legislation to target company directors who dissolve their businesses and leave staff or taxpayers out of pocket.
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and the New Zealand Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
Professional Qualifications Bill introduced to Parliament, ensuring skilled professionals from around the world will have their qualifications recognised in the UK.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a statement on COVID in the House of Commons.
New guidance from the NCSC and the Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI) to help fledgling technical companies consider key questions around security.
Supporting the sport and physical activity sector to recover and rebuild are among our key priorities for the next 12 months
A blog from APCC Mental Health Lead Matthew Scott:
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute joins over 600 employers in signing up to the Race at Work Charter, an initiative designed to improve outcomes for employees of ethnically diverse backgrounds in the UK.
From 17 May, the ‘Stay in the UK’ regulation will cease and international travel will be allowed to restart, governed by a new traffic light system.
The findings of an independent study to reform the Reserve Forces for the future has been published.
We've funded a unique job retention and support package for sports and fitness professionals.
Respected voices across the clinical, academic, research and patient spectrum have welcomed the introduction of a new service from NHS Digital, which will more efficiently collect primary care data and make it available for better planning of healthcare services and for use in medical research.
The Environment Agency's FCERM Strategy Action Plan will help to better protect over hundreds of thousands more homes and businesses in the years ahead.
Landmark Bill will require universities to promote freedom of speech on campus and legal duties will also be extended to students' unions
Businesses in Wales still affected by coronavirus restrictions will be able to claim up to £25,000 more in support to help meet ongoing costs, First Minister Mark Drakeford has announced.
UK launches first ever action plan to improve the welfare and conservation of animals at home and abroad
Ofsted has published the second in a series of reviews into different subjects across the curriculum. This review looks at religious education (RE).
Government plans, outlined in yesterday's Queen's Speech, to introduce a Lifetime Skills Guarantee, is a significant step in the right direction to address the digital skills gap, says the professional body for the IT industries.
Access to rapid COVID self-test kits (lateral flow tests) are now available to unpaid carers.
Trading standards has seen unparalleled change over the last decade and more than ever new entrants to the profession need every opportunity to learn from the experiences and perspectives of the profession’s authorities.
NHS chief Sir Simon Stevens has today praised the ‘extraordinary’ response of nurses and healthcare workers to COVID as the so-called ‘Nightingale effect’ sees thousands of new NHS recruits mark their first International Nurses Day.
Significant easing of restrictions across most of Scotland.
Blog posted by: Colin Falconer, Tuesday, 11 May 2021.
CBI Scotland yesterday responded to latest review of COVID restrictions.
Landmark reforms will support the nation’s recovery from the pandemic.
Blog posted by: Nigel Beecroft, 11 May 2021.
Refreshed 10 Steps to Cyber Security guidance released for cyber security professionals in large and medium sized organisations.
Face coverings will no longer have to be worn in classrooms or communal areas by pupils.
Ill-served by a faulty constitutional arrangement and a venal political class, the country stands on the brink of collapse.
The EU is reaffirming its solidarity with vulnerable people in countries in the Sahel and Central Africa through a humanitarian budget of €210 million in 2021.
A guest blog post by Bernie Brown, Director of Children’s Services for Bolton.
Ben Beadle, Chief Executive of the National Residential Landlords Association yesterday responded to the Government’s commitment in the Queen’s Speech to publish a White Paper later this year on reform of the rental sector.
A former Thames Valley Police officer would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had he not already resigned, a disciplinary hearing on 6 May concluded.
As the coronavirus restrictions continue to relax in Wales, Welsh Government has announced a proposed list of pilot test events to take place over the forthcoming weeks.
The Adam Smith Institute’s Head of Research Matthew Lesh responded to the Government maintaining plans to ban so-called ‘junk food’ from online advertising and before 9.00pm on television
COP26 President Alok Sharma's video speech on averting, minimising and addressing loss and damage caused by climate change at the Risk-informed Early Action Partnership's 'From commitment to action' event.
This morning, the National Centre for Cyber Security’s CEO, Lindy Cameron, kicked off the first ever virtual CYBERUK event, which is currently streaming across the world, enabling the conference to reach more people than ever before.
Public and third sector organisations that want to purchase high volume cloud hosting solutions flexibly can now do so through a new CCS commercial agreement – Cloud Compute.
Ground-breaking research published in Nature Communications shows that traces of plutonium in the environment can be identified as being from global or local sources.
Remaining students to return to campus from Step 3 of the Roadmap, alongside launch of new employment and skills guide.
The TUC has today (Tuesday) accused the government of rowing back on its promise to boost workers’ rights, after ministers failed to include an employment bill in the Queen’s Speech.
Danny Mortimer, chief executive of the NHS Confederation, responded to the Queen’s Speech
Science and innovation are in the DNA of Annabel Nash, project support officer and winner of the Outstanding Apprentice of the Year accolade.
Mark Littlewood, Director General at free market think tank the Institute of Economic Affairs, commented on the Queen’s Speech
Matthew Fell, CBI Chief UK Policy Director, commenting on the Queen’s speech.
The Council yesterday approved conclusions affirming its determination to move forward on implementing the EU's security and defence agenda, enabling the EU to take more responsibility for its own security.
Salford man sentenced to 8 years and 6 months imprisonment for charging asylum seekers thousands of pounds to bring them to the UK on false documents.
YPO are delighted to launch a brand-new event for 2021, for what’s set to be YPO’s biggest ever event with around 30 different speakers and a week full of activity.
The race is on as the major Middle East powers up their climate ambition after many years of slow progress. Healthy competition could help drive genuine action.
New evidence continues to show vaccination is highly effective in protecting against death and hospitalisation from coronavirus (COVID-19).
The EA's Fisheries Improvement Programme has invested in 170 projects over 12 months to boost fish stocks, improve facilities and accessibility for anglers.
Danny Mortimer, chief executive of the NHS Confederation, responded to the latest Downing Street press conference
JRF responds to today's Queen's Speech
Artificial intelligence is often described as having the potential to revolutionise financial crime detection. A new RUSI study will explore in depth both the opportunities and threats presented by AI in the financial crime context.
New legal duties on water companies and government will be included in the Environment Bill to reduce sewage discharged into waterways.
Two exciting developments which will accelerate NICE’s efforts to deliver innovation to the health and care system faster.
Residents in Lancashire and South Cumbria have access to more help from their GP practice thanks to an expansion in specialist staff.
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has developed a mediation voucher scheme, whereby a contribution of up to £500 per case/family to the mediation costs of a child arrangements case will be offered.
Her Majesty’s most gracious speech to both Houses of Parliament.
Cllr Paulette Hamilton, Vice Chair of the Local Government Association’s Community Wellbeing Board, responded to new Age UK analysis which shows the pandemic has significantly increased older people’s need for social care
Professor Len Shackleton, Editorial and Research Fellow at free market think tank the Institute of Economic Affairs, responded to the news that £1bn of apprenticeship levy funds has gone unspent in the nine months since last May
Geospatial Commission in partnership with Innovate UK launch phase 2 of its transport location data competition to support the future of mobility for the UK.
The EU has upgraded its legislation on the export controls applicable to sensitive dual-use goods and technologies such as cyber-surveillance tools.
Blog posted by: Christopher Poyntz – Audit Transformation Project Manager, 11 May 2021.
An online Met Office climate science conference is set to address two of the biggest challenges facing society: net zero and climate resilience.
From Monday 17 May care home residents will be able to have more named visitors and more opportunities to make visits out with no need to self-isolate when they return.
The ultimate prize for cybercriminals is to obtain access to other people’s money - so it’s no wonder that account takeover attacks are on the rise.
Plans expected in the Queen's Speech as part of the Government's 'Levelling up' agenda will be undermined unless the Apprenticeship Levy is made more flexible to allow firms to invest in other forms of accredited training and development
COP26 President-Designate yesterday addressed CEOs at Business 7 Summit, welcoming new sign-ups to Race to Zero campaign and urging others to follow their lead.
The government is yet to deliver around half of its 2019 manifesto promises – and many of those it has made progress on are the ‘easy wins’, according to new analysis by the Institute for Government following the local election results.
A former Lancashire police officer has been jailed for 10 months after he admitted committing misconduct in public office.
Imprivata and Isosec have abandoned their proposed tie-up after the CMA found competition concerns.
TUC General Secretary, Frances O’Grady, has taken the unprecedented step of writing to public sector pay review bodies, calling on them to recognise and reward the efforts of key workers who kept the nation going through the pandemic.
New roundtables between cultural and corporate sectors to boost the arts’ recovery from Covid-19 following the Culture Recovery Fund.
This Reformer Thoughts brings together experts from the scientific research community and health and social care sector to offer their perspectives on the biggest health challenges of the 2020s and how we can put ourselves in the best position to face them.
Cllr Teresa Heritage, Vice Chairman of the Local Government Association’s Children and Young People Board responds to government announcing a further £17 million to improve mental health and support in schools and colleges.
Report warns of ‘eternal 2020’ for end of life care services without expansion of services
The Virtual Machine Environment Replacement (VME-R) project replaced aging legacy infrastructure necessary to enable future welfare policy changes to be implemented.
A man wanted by the National Crime Agency for eight years for his alleged role in a large-scale international drug trafficking plot has been arrested in Dubai.
Blog posted by: Miranda Keast, Monday, 10 May 2021.
Medical equipment will be sent from Wales to support the international emergency response to the coronavirus pandemic in India.
Dramatically rising demand combined with increased public expectation and more complex health needs are putting significant pressure on primary care delivery, primary care leaders across England have warned.
Contrary to the common message that retirement saving should start young, there are good reasons why the proportion of earnings set aside for retirement should increase substantially through working life for many people. Many employees experience earnings growth over their lifetimes, and would therefore prefer to save more at older ages when earnings are higher. Parents would also be expected to save more for retirement after their children have left home and expenses are lower.
Blog posted by: Noel McGarrell, Media and Marketing Data team, Cabinet Office, 10 May 2021.
Blog posted by: Siân Kitchen, 10 May 2021.
Robust new security measures introduced to prevent criminals and terrorists from accessing commercial vehicles.
Report on the Scottish Ministers progress between 1 October 2020 and 1 April 2021 on establishing a pilot of the meetings on alternatives to court and on funding of alternative dispute resolution as per the duties under section 23 (funding for alternative dispute resolution) and section 24 (pilot scheme for mandatory alternative dispute resolution meetings) of the Children (Scotland) Act 2020.
Using our Insurance Brokerage and Insurance Placement solution (964), in partnership with YPO and NEPO, is a great way to obtain insurance expertise and knowledge, procure any type of insurance including highly specialist and niche insurance, and much more.
Failure to act on securing the future of adult social care as we emerge from the pandemic will be a ‘bitter blow’ to the millions of people who draw on and work in these vital services, a cross-party group of council leaders have said.
New research paper from the Institute of Economic Affairs warns of unintended consequences from regulating online content
The Critical Equipment Requirement Engineering Team (CERET) has been named winners of the COVID-19 Outstanding Response award at the 2021 Government Opportunities (GO) Awards Wales.
Two new co-directors have been announced to lead the research and network strand of the £147 million Made Smarter Innovation programme.
Historian and broadcaster to address world leaders and the public ahead of and at COP26 in November.
The NHS in England has confirmed that one third of adults in England have now had both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
HM Treasury is providing additional financial support for councils migrating their local land charges service to HM Land Registry.
England’s regions continue to be blighted by wide disparities in productivity and opportunity which must be tackled if levelling-up ambitions are to succeed.
COP26 President-Designate, Alok Sharma, will call on businesses around the world to take action to address climate change as the Business 7 Summit convenes later today
Guest blog: Jamie Gillan, Customer Experience Applications Director – UK Public Sector, Oracle.
The overwhelming majority (87 per cent) of people managing projects say their mental wellbeing has been negatively impacted by their main project, with a third (33 per cent) strongly agreeing with this statement.
The fourth annual report on the NCSC’s Active Cyber Defence (ACD) programme is released.
More than 35 million people have been vaccinated with a first dose of a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine.
The CBI Director-General, Tony Danker, will kick off the B7 Summit with a call for greater international collaboration on the biggest issues we all face across the world.
A joint statement from the UK Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) recommending that the UK COVID-19 alert level move from level 4 to level 3.
Conference on the Future of Europe: make your voice heard.
Council joins lengthening list of local authorities transferring their local land charges data to HM Land Registry.
Taskforce will investigate and draw up action to tackle these crimes.
17 million in mental health funding for schools and colleges to help them recover from the challenges of the pandemic.
A dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for the procurement of alternatively fuelled vehicles is now open and available for the public sector.
Blog posted by: Daron Walker, Health and Wellbeing Champion for BEIS, 10 May 2021 – Categories: A Brilliant Civil Service, A great place to work.
Plan requested to resolve prolonged disruption following the discovery of cracks in Class 800 Series Hitachi trains.
Schools across England will mark World Ocean Day (WOD) next month (Tuesday 8 June) by exploring the journey of plastic with the Environment Agency.
Policy towards Russia needs to be guided by the brutal realities of Vladimir Putin’s policies, rather than by wishful thinking.
More trees in urban areas will help support people’s health and wellbeing as well as wider environmental benefits, as we build back greener from the pandemic.
Two men have been charged after a loaded gun, ammunition, £60,000 in cash and cocaine was seized at a flat in Brent Cross, North West London.
Our new Occupational Health, Employee Assistance Programmes and Eye Care Services framework (RM6182) is now live.
Statement from UK CMOs lowering the UK COVID-19 alert level from level 4 to level 3.
This lists the names of people who have received The Queen's Gallantry Medal and The Queen's Commendation for Bravery.
Partners have signed up to the three 2030 headline targets set in the Commission's European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan in a joint Porto Social Commitment.
Blog posted by: Nikola Gaydarov – Digital Transformation Director, 07 May 2021.
More than a million children and young people will have access to mental health support at school, as the NHS rapidly expands services to help deal with the huge disruption caused by coronavirus and lockdown.
International leisure travel from England no longer illegal from 17 May 2021 but strict border control measures will remain in place.
Guest blog: Martin Ferguson, Director of Policy & Research, Socitm, outlines how we can embrace digital to make positive change.
Speech given recently (06 May 2021) by Vice-President Jourová at Riga StratCom Dialogue 2021.
Two National Crime Agency officers who tackled armed suspects fleeing an illegal firearms factory have been awarded the Queen’s Commendation for Bravery.
New laws to ensure the UK builds back better and stronger from the pandemic will be unveiled in next week’s Queen’s Speech.
Featuring a new essay by Robin Niblett, Chief Executive of Chatham House, and Leslie Vinjamuri, Director of the US and Americas programme.
CBI recently (07 May 2021) responded to new rules on international travel.
More than 840 charities, community groups and grassroots organisations tackling social isolation have received a share of £4m to tackle loneliness
Telecoms firms need to go further in tackling customer service problems, despite the support they offered during the pandemic, Ofcom has found.
TUC Yorkshire Regional Secretary Bill Adams yesterday commented on the West Yorkshire mayoral election result.
Guest blog by Capita as part of our #DigitalPlace week (07 May 2021).
Charge extended to all businesses in bid to ramp up war on plastic waste.
Public Health Wales statement on JCVI advice on AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine (07 May 2021).
Dyfed-Powys Police is too often failing to record reported crimes, the policing inspectorate has said.
Digital skills are increasingly important for day-to-day life, including for communication, accessing services and employment.
New data published recently (07 May 2021) shows that government spending with SMEs continues to rise.
The FCA has launched a consultation on proposals for a new category of fund designed to invest efficiently in long-term, illiquid assets.
Blog posted by: Robert Blakemore, 07 May 2021.
The British Army will receive a fleet of 148 Challenger 3 main battle tanks as part of an £800 million contract with Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL), the Defence Secretary recently (07 May 2021) announced.
The government's statement following updated advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI).
The fund aims to help disabled people back to sport and physical activity as and when coronavirus restrictions allow it and people feel comfortable doing so.
Remarks given recently (06 May 2021) by Commissioner Stella Kyriakides at the press conference on the EU Strategy for the development and availability of therapeutics.
COP26 Alok Sharma's remarks given recently (07 May 2021) at a press conference hosted by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, following the end of the Petersberg Climate Dialogue.
The NCSC has published a set of principles outlining how to securely design, manage and build smart cities.
Blog posted by: Anulka Clarke, Acting Director of Regulatory Assurance, 07 May 2021.
Guest blog: Simon Freeman, Managing Director, Capita Local Public Services.
