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The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is appealing for witnesses to come forward as it investigates an allegation of excessive use of force by Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) officers while arresting two youths at Abbey Wood.

Ofqual seeks views on its detailed proposals for regulating a range of academic and technical level 3 qualifications. 

Press remarks given yesterday by Executive Vice-President Vestager for the political agreement on the Foreign Subsidies Regulation.

Following a new package published by regulators last year on operation resilience and outsourcing, HM Treasury published its proposal for mitigating risks from critical third parties to the finance sector.

Launched early 2022, the Association for Project Management (APM) Mentoring Programme has successfully reached over 200 mentors and established over 100 mentor/mentee partnerships, sharing information and expertise across the project profession.

Dedicated mental health staff to help children and young people in GP practices, and blood pressure checks in betting shops, are among initiatives devised and delivered by new integrated care systems that come fully into force today.

Nurses, occupational  therapists, pharmacists and physiotherapists can now certify and issue fit notes in addition to doctors.

The Welsh Government, through Event Wales, is supporting a summer of exciting cultural and sporting events across the nation, set against iconic Welsh landscapes.

From 1 July 2022, all health and social care providers registered with CQC must ensure that their staff receive training in how to interact appropriately with people who have a learning disability and autistic people, at a level appropriate to their role.

The leaders will discuss shared geo-political challenges and are expected to agree new measures to boost the close UK-New Zealand alliance.

International Trade Committee statement given yesterday on Secretary of State session cancellation.

Speech given yesterday by EVP Timmermans at The Cycling Summit 2022.

Speech given yesterday by the Economic Secretary to the Treasury at TheCityUK's Annual Conference.

Major long-term study monitoring COVID-19 in the general population to remain in place across all UK nations with new flexible approach for participants.

Speech given recently (29 June 2022) by the Housing Minister, the Rt Hon Stuart Andrew MP, at the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) 2022 conference.

Deputy First Minister John Swinney will take on responsibility for the Finance and Economy portfolio when Cabinet Secretary Kate Forbes starts her maternity leave next month.

Health and care systems and providers across the UK, can now take advantage of the first primary care national blueprint, written by the Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership’s Digital First Primary Care team and based on work involving the Innovation Agency.

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has announced plans to modernise and simplify its Investment Framework.

20 years ago, the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) entered into force.

On the 25th anniversary of the UK’s handover of Hong Kong to China, it’s worth reflecting how consecutive UK governments failed the people of the territory, and failed to hold Beijing to account for its violations of treat commitments.

22 projects tackling poaching and illegal wildlife trade awarded over £7 million under Round 8 of Illegal Wildlife Trade Challenge Fund (IWTCF).

Following an announcement by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) that the Government is to launch a review of the impact which Airbnb holiday lets have on residents and the UK housing market, the NRLA has provided its view on this move to consult stakeholders.

FSCS Chief Executive Caroline Rainbird talks about the balance we need to strike to support all our varied stakeholders and the importance of reducing consumer harm.

The Deputy Minister for Climate Change, Lee Waters has today (Friday, July 1) announced a new chair and board for the Centre for Digital Public Services.

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) announces £20 million for more than 25 projects to develop products and services that meet the needs of us all as we age.

NATO’s new Strategic Concept refers to China for the first time, and four Asia-Pacific countries are taking part in its summit as the region’s importance grows.

The Justice and Home Affairs Committee yesterday published a letter to Home Office Minister, Kevin Foster MP, stressing the need for the Government to begin immediately a review of the Life in the UK Test.

The Council yesterday adopted an assistance measure under the European Peace Facility worth €40 million for the benefit of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Moldova.

Blog posted by: Nick Thomas, Trainer/Consultant at Route to Knowledge and M_o_R reviewer, 28 June 2022.

Traffic on England’s roads appeared to reduce by over a fifth during Storm Eunice, as drivers appeared to heed the advice of the Met Office, National Highways, the RAC and emergency responders to take precautions to stay safe during the strongest storm to impact England and Wales since February 2014.

Nadhim Zahawi yesterday spoke to delegates about his vision for an excellent, inclusive education for every child.

Ofqual is inviting organisations to run the National Reference Test from 2025.

The Contingent Liability Central Capability set up in partnership with GAD, has published its first progress report.

Opening Remarks given yesterday by Commissioner Stella Kyriakides at the Presentation of the Sustainable Use of Pesticides Regulation, at the European Parliament Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety.

Canada’s response to financial crime lags behind global peers. The planned financial crime agency is only part of the solution.

A former Northamptonshire Police officer has been sentenced to seven months in prison for misconduct in public office, following an Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) directed investigation.

Why teaching RSE well is so important (30 June 2022).

The Defence Secretary Ben Wallace's speech given recently (28 June 2022) at the RUSI Land Warfare Conference 2022.

Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan yesterday announced major plans to lift around 100 trade barriers in speech to British Chambers of Commerce.

An updated road map to improve the delivery of robust community justice across Scotland has been published.

The European Commission has made commitments offered by Insurance Ireland, an association of Irish insurers, legally binding under EU antitrust rules.

The usual resident population in Wales was 3,107,500 on Census Day, 21 March 2021.

Announces over £1 billion in investment to deploy the European train control system on a mixed-use mainline in the UK rail network for the first time.

A man from Wolverhampton has agreed to pay the National Crime Agency £110,000 following a Civil Recovery and Tax investigation into his property dealings.

Procurement Essentials is a series of articles to help you overcome common hurdles, understand key concepts, and make your life as a buyer of everyday goods and services easier

There are ‘systemic deficiencies’ in the way some police forces in England and Wales deal with allegations of domestic abuse against their own officers and staff, an investigation has found.

Address of President von der Leyen to the Ukrainian Parliament following the European Council decision granting Ukraine candidate status.

The sports sector is being invited to mark Plastic Free July (1 to 31 July) with a ‘kick plastic out of sport’ social media campaign.

New analysis of health behaviours and conditions across ethnic groups in England has been published by NHS Digital

Homeless Link is pleased to launch a new report in partnership with NACCOM – The No Accommodation Network: Unlocking the door: A roadmap for supporting non-UK nationals facing homelessness in England.

The Children’s Commissioner’s Help at Hand service offers advice and assistance to children in care, children working with social services, children living away from home, and care leavers.

Seven in 10 councillors reported experiencing abuse and intimidation within the last 12 months, with 1 in 10 experiencing abuse frequently, a new Local Government Association (LGA) Councillor Census revealed yesterday.  

An online sales tax would help commercial landlords at the expense of consumers

The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into The Captain Tom Foundation, after identifying concerns about the charity’s management, including about the charity’s independence from the family of the late Captain Sir Tom Moore and businesses connected to them.

£65 million of funding for military aid.

The Welsh Government is investing £8.5 million in building significant new industrial space in Blaenau Gwent aimed at attracting leading businesses to the area, Economy Minister Vaughan Gething has announced.

Members are increasingly concerned that colleagues in social care can't meet need due to workforce challenges - we've written to the Prime Minister.

Joint statement by UK, France and Germany ahead of the Security Council meeting on the implementation of resolution 2231

The Prime Minister's press conference remarks at the NATO Summit in Madrid.

Our campaign is teaming up with ukactivce and CIMSPA to understand and tackle women’s safety concerns in leisure environments

Statements from APCC Leads on the police super-complaint: forces response to police perpetrated domestic abuse report.

Criminal barristers will receive a 15 percent fee rise from the end of September, the government has confirmed today (30 June 2022).

Funding to support national team in the Rugby World Cup.

Mr Mohammed Kabir has agreed to orders to resolve proceedings brought by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) relating to an unauthorised deposit taking scheme operated by Bright Managment Solution Limited [sic] (Bright Management) which has avoided a trial that was due to start in June 2022.

A proposal to introduce a compulsory scheme to eradicate Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) in Wales has gone out to consultation today [Thursday, 30 June]

Farmers across England can now apply to the Sustainable Farming Incentive.

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has today set out a revised approach to working more effectively with public authorities.

Government confirms interim compensation package for postmasters who played a crucial role in exposing the Post Office Horizon scandal.

Ofwat’s Chair, Jonson Cox, commented on this morning’s news that Thames Water’s shareholders have agreed to invest an additional £500m of equity into the business, with the prospect of a further £1bn of equity to follow subject to performance milestones :

Health Secretary to promote UK’s leading role in bolstering global health security and tackling antimicrobial resistance at Indian Global Forum

More families benefiting from childcare savings.

New TUC poll reveals widespread lack of support for LGBT people at work

A Suffolk girl did not receive vital Occupational Therapy for nearly two years because of council confusion, the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has found.

Tax credits customers have until 31 July to renew their claims.

Funding for clinical research to speed up research and increase cutting-edge treatments for patients

UK military specialists will be sent to Bosnia and Herzegovina to reinforce the NATO Mission and promote stability and security in the country.

Victims, members of the public and the media will be able to ask for a parole hearing to be heard in public for the first time, following law changes being made today (30 June 2022).

Independent report into funding for tax and welfare devolution.

What government is doing to support the aviation industry and give holidaymakers certainty ahead of the first summer free of travel restrictions.

International Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan announces major plans to lift around 100 priority barriers in speech to British Chambers of Commerce.

Next phase of UK military support will enhance and sustain Ukraine’s resistance to the Russian invasion

The Environment Secretary will announce funding to improve the efficiency and sustainability of farm-based protein production.

The International Trade Committee calls on the Government to delay the ratification of the UK’s trade deal with Australia to enable additional scrutiny of the agreement.

Revamp ahead of scheme’s milestone.

Half a million people have been supported into work in less than 6 months thanks to “Way to Work”, a government drive to get jobseekers into vacancies.

The Prime Minister met Turkish President Erdoğan at the NATO Summit in Madrid yesterday.

Night Tube services will return to the Northern line this weekend, on the evening of Saturday 2 July 

Tom Thackray, CBI Decarbonisation Director responds to the CCC's UK Annual Net Zero report

Report details investment and actions in key areas.

Nearly 200,000 safety permits have been issued to date and more than 112,000 heavy goods vehicles have been fitted with safety measures to protect people walking and cycling

Large and small employers across the public and private sector recognised for their vital contribution to apprenticeships

Prime Minister Boris Johnson met Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson and Finnish President Sauli Niinistö at the NATO Summit in Madrid yesterday.

More victims of rape and sexual violence will be spared the stress of being cross-examined in court under a scheme rolled out to a further 10 Crown Courts yesterday (29 June 2022).

New laws will ensure safety for people across Scotland.

Contribution of fighter aircraft, land forces, and maritime vessels to New Force Model will protect people across the Alliance against future threats.

Will look at how government supports growth of trust sector, helping trusts improve schools

Georgia’s resistance to Russian cyber attacks will be strengthened thanks to additional security support announced by the Prime Minister at the NATO Summit.

Citizens Advice has responded to the government's telecoms announcement.

Lindy Cameron's speech at Tel Aviv Cyber Week emphasised the importance of partnerships and international regulation of sophisticated cyber capabilities.

Lots of people are concerned about rising living costs and are looking at ways they might be able to save money on the services they use every day. This includes phone, broadband and pay-TV services.

Seven new members have been appointed to the National Infrastructure Commission for Wales by Deputy Minister for Climate Change Lee Waters.

Part of commitment to appoint 800 family doctors.

As the statutory consumer watchdog for the energy market, Citizens Advice responds to Ofgem’s draft plans for the next electricity distribution price control (known as RIIO-ED2).

A pioneering programme of work, applying a Social Value approach to build ‘Value-Based Public Health’ has been launched by Public Health Wales, to help ensure effective and economic delivery of future public health programmes in Wales. 

Ofgem has today set out a landmark five-year vision to transform local energy grids to support the transition to a cleaner, affordable, home-grown low-carbon energy system, as part of its draft plans for the next electricity distribution price control (known as RIIO-ED2). 

The Tertiary Education and Research (TER) Bill will set out our vision for the future of post 16 education into law and creates a new national steward for post-16 education to expand lifelong learning, focus on learner welfare, and support our colleges and universities.

An experimental statistics publication for Scotland.

The number of children in England approaching councils for special needs support has increased by almost a quarter in a year, latest figures reveal, with 170 young people now starting support plans each day.

Reduce the Cabinet Office headcount and simplify its structure to ensure greater efficiency says think tank

Secondary entrance provides easier access to and from the northbound services

The bus industry in Wales is set to receive a support package worth £48 million to help them recover from the impact of the pandemic and deal with emerging financial challenges, the Welsh Government has announced today.

Released yesterday (28/06/22) the CHAIN annual bulletin for 2021-22

Dr Layla McCay responds to the publication of the Plan for Digital Health and Social Care.

2022 has seen low-income families going without essentials, building up arrears and taking on debt just to get by

Announced earlier this year by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care at the HSJ Digital Transformation Summit, the Government has now published the Digital Health and Care Plan. This follows the publication of Data Saves Lives: Reshaping Health and Social Care with Data.

TfL is celebrating Pride across the network, including on the Elizabeth line for the first time

During a busy time in the golfing season, Asbri Golf is celebrating further business success with made in Wales golfing products being sold to new markets globally, thanks to export support from the Welsh Government.

Between 2005 and 2020, the United Nations verified over 266,000 grave violations against children committed by parties to conflict in more than 30 conflict situations across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America, UNICEF said yesterday in a new report.

The Government has announced a raft of new laws which came into effect yesterday, Tuesday 28 June, in a bid to better protect the public and make our streets safer. 

Today, Homeless Link is pleased to launch a new report in partnership with NACCOM – The No Accommodation Network: Unlocking the door: A roadmap for supporting non-UK nationals facing homelessness in England.

CHILD MARRIAGE ON THE RISE IN HORN OF AFRICA AS DROUGHT CRISIS INTENSIFIES – UNICEF

The Government has announced a £150 million investment to ensure better mental health support for people in crisis, including £7 million for specialised mental health ambulances.

The UK’s Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work Chloe Smith has called on more Welsh sporting clubs and organisations to include disabled people in their activities.

New funding for a more reliable and sustainable rail network.

The Prime Minister, Defence Secretary and Secretary of State for Scotland lead the nation with messages of thanks to service personnel.

People across the country will benefit from faster, more personalised healthcare, following a digital revolution to make the health and social care system fit for the 21st century.

Anyone caught piloting a boat carrying migrants in the Channel could face life behind bars from yesterday, as part of the biggest overhaul of the asylum system in decades.

The Road Safety Investigation Branch (RSIB) will make independent safety recommendations and shape future road safety policy.

The Environment Agency and Newcastle City Council have launched a pilot to give residents and visitors to Newcastle the chance to boost their flood resilience

Almost all councils (98 per cent) responding to a Local Government Association survey on the Government’s adult social care reform agenda say they do not have confidence that the funding earmarked for the reforms is sufficient.

A review into the effect of short-term holiday lets will seek to improve the holiday letting market for those living in popular tourism destinations

Consultations on the proposed acquisition of Meggitt plc, a UK aerospace company, by Parker-Hannifin was launched yesterday.

Allies will discuss future of NATO at Madrid Summit, as the Alliance seeks to agree a plan for a new decade of growing threats and great power competition.

A total of 95% of medical trainee posts for 2023 have been filled – the highest percentage at this stage in the recruitment process in the last five years.

The LGA has long argued that blameless leaseholders should not have to pay for fire safety defects resulting from 20 years of regulatory failure and industry malpractice.

"Soaring inflation, energy prices and National Living Wage pressures are putting council services at risk. Budgets are having to be reset with potential cuts to the essential services people rely on, in the middle of a cost-of-living crisis.”

CCW has warned of a betrayal of customers’ trust after South West Water joined a list of six sewerage companies facing the threat of enforcement action over their management of wastewater treatment plants.

The Children’s Commissioner’s Help at Hand service offers advice and assistance to children in care, children working with social services, children living away from home, and care leavers.

The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into Children Care Centre, over concerns about the charity’s failure to submit accounting information

More than 500 people treated last year.

Matthew Taylor responds to NHS England's 'final push' on treating the patients who have been waiting the longest for elective care.

Online Safety Bill hands unprecedented censorship powers to Secretary of State and Ofcom, warns new research

UK Export Finance announced its first deal in Jordan to support Classic Fashion Apparel Industry in the construction of four new garment factories and a corporate office in Aqaba.

Landmark reforms to better protect the public and make our streets safer come into force today (28 June).

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, and Economic Secretary, John Glen, met with executives from the insurance industry yesterday (27th June) as part of its ongoing consultation on post-Brexit reforms to Solvency II insurance regulations.

Sean Duggan, chief executive of the NHS Confederation's mental health network responds to the Government's proposals.

Unpaid carers are being urged to apply for a £500 payment to help with the increased cost of caring during the cost-of living-crisis.

Benefit unique to Scotland has paid £1.8 million

Active Travel England will be headed up permanently by Chris Boardman with Chief Executive Officer Danny Williams and Chief Operating Officer Louise Wilkinson.

techUK, in collaboration with its Smart City Working Group, has published a new report which outlines how cities and technology businesses are rethinking the approach to planning and delivering smart cities to overcome complexity and drive step changes in public service and infrastructure provision. 

Between 2005 and 2020, the United Nations verified over 266,000 grave violations against children committed by parties to conflict in more than 30 conflict situations across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America, UNICEF said today in a new report.

Island communities across the UK have been invited to the first Islands Forum meeting in September.

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

A West Midlands Police officer is due to appear in court this week following an Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigation into his alleged abuse of power for a sexual purpose. 

techUK’s Social Care Innovation Hub will showcase the innovative work of our members and serve as a valuable resource for organisations across industry and beyond.

The number of people killed on London's roads in 2021 fell by 22 per cent to the lowest level on record. Casualties have risen as traffic returned to normal levels.

The Welsh Government has today launched its Basic Income pilot scheme.

Ofwat has announced that it has opened an enforcement case against South West Water as part of its ongoing investigation into how all wastewater companies manage their wastewater treatment works.

An Independent Office for Police Conduct investigation into the death of a man who died following police contact found that officers acted in line with procedures and did all they could to help save his life.

Transforming the support offered to victims of crime so more stay engaged with the justice process is key, the CPS has said today, as independent research into victims’ needs and expectations is published.

The report, commissioned by GeoPlace LLP and conducted by location strategy consultants ConsultingWhere, shows that savings are most likely through benefits that could be derived in adult social care, education, planning, and environmental health and data integration.

The latest annual report on the Investing in Women Code is published today.

The PM has announced a series of measures to support Ukraine’s science & technology and research sectors.

Following a request from the Government of Ukraine for medical equipment, protective gear and specialised equipment for public health risks such as chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) threats, the European Commission has mobilised its new rescEU emergency reserves.

This report provides information on the implementation and application of the Citizens’ Rights Agreements in 2021.

The European Commission yesterday endorsed a positive preliminary assessment of Slovakia's first payment request for €398.7 million in grants (net of pre-financing) under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), the key instrument at the heart of NextGenerationEU.

Association for Project Management (APM) has published two new research reports through its Research Fund which explores the topic of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its impact on the project profession.

A new category for this year's Aspiration Awards is Support Staff of the Year, which aims to recognise and honour a member of the behind-the-scenes staff who has gone above and beyond to help learners or their colleagues.

Patients to benefit from new mental health ambulances and improvements to crisis care backed by £150 million as draft Mental Health Bill moves to next stage.

New storage legislation adopted yesterday will strengthen the EU's security of gas supply in view of the upcoming and next winters.

As part of The Big Ask, the largest-ever survey of children in England, which I ran last year, I asked children about their ambitions and their worries for the future. 

Patients are being offered faster treatment in different parts of the country as part of an NHS ‘final push’ to virtually eliminate the number waiting two years or more.

Blog posted by: The GDS Team, 27 June 2022 – Categories: GDS team, People and skills.

The Welsh Government has published a new school improvement framework, ensuring that learner progression and well-being is at the heart of all efforts to deliver high standards and aspirations.

The framing of the war in the West as a struggle between democracy and authoritarianism is misleading, as the invasion would be unacceptable even if Ukraine were not a democracy, and unhelpful when it comes to building a broader coalition against Russia’s behaviour.

On 18 May, Denmark hosted leaders from Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen at the North Sea Summit, event aiming to bring these countries together in making the North Sea Europe's green power plant.

Guest blog by Drew Smith, Government Relations Manager, UK & Ireland at Zoom Video Communications.

FSA & FSS launch major evidence-led review of the UK food system.

One of the UK’s most iconic nuclear plants has completed a key last job before operations end next month.

Organisations can apply individually or join together to bid to become the provider of new UK digital and tech sector support programme.

Private sector growth slowed sharply in the three months to June (+5%, from +23), according to the CBI’s latest Growth Indicator, marking the slowest rise in activity since April 2021.

A joint opinion piece from Professor Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer for England, Jonson Cox, Ofwat chair and Emma Howard Boyd, Environment Agency chair.

Dun & Bradstreet map the business impact for tech companies who have had operations in Russia and Ukraine.

Statement given yesterday by President von der Leyen on the occasion of the launch of the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment at the G7 Leaders' Summit.

Health researchers and innovators from around Cheshire, Merseyside, Lancashire and South Cumbria were celebrated at an NHS awards event.

Project Mosquito, the future uncrewed Combat Aircraft Technology Demonstration being explored by the Royal Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO), will not proceed beyond the design phase.

An interim extension of the current Transport for London funding settlement has been granted until 13 July 2022.

Collaboration to build a sustainable future for aquaculture.

Ofsted's Chief Inspector spoke at the Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP) annual conference.

Member States recently (24 June 2022) agreed on a mandate for negotiations with the European Parliament on the proposal for a regulation on machinery products.

The UK has a vital interest in enhancing stability across West Africa, not only through providing security assistance, but also working closely with regional bodies and helping to address the underlying drivers of insecurity.

Round four of negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement between the Republic of India and the United Kingdom.

Cornwall has seen 26 green projects – all aimed at tackling declining biodiversity and restoring its natural environment – delivered since the G7 conference.

A community group in Hertfordshire has received £10,000 of National Lottery funding to deliver cancer exercise rehabilitation and support group sessions for people living with – and recovering from – cancer.

On Armed Forces Day (25 June 2022), the Welsh Government announced the continuation of the armed forces free swimming scheme.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced £25 million of UK aid backing for a new fund to ensure the world is better prepared to defeat future pandemics.

COP President Alok Sharma at the Commonwealth Business Forum in Kigali, Rwanda, where the focus of the session was setting the challenge for Commonwealth countries to build a more sustainable and prosperous future

TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady yesterday commented on reports that the government is to block trade union members from voting online during strike ballots.

Hydrogen & electric-powered aircraft: Towards Zero-Emission Aviation – Blog of Commissioner Thierry Breton (24 June 2022).

Blog posted by: Ruth Murray-Webster, Lead author, Management of Risk (M_o_R 4), 23 June 2022.

Two thirds of teens and young adults have recently encountered at least one potentially harmful piece of content online, but only around one in six go on to report it, Ofcom has found.

New sport and music opportunities announced to better support children’s development.

New funding to drive innovation within the hydrogen sector and accelerate its production and storage has been launched.

A new support scheme for those facing significant financial hardship as a result of fire safety issues will launch today.

The Commission adopted its Partnership Agreement with the Netherlands, laying down the country's Cohesion Policy investment strategy worth €2 billion for the period 2021-2027. 

The French leader often uses the phrase ‘at the same time’ to remind people that while Ukraine deserves international support, lines of communication with Russia must be preserved.

We know that medicines can, and do, improve the lives of millions of people. We also know that as more and more people live longer, often with more long-term health problems, the number of medicines they take can increase.

The CMA has provisionally found that 10 construction firms illegally colluded to rig bids for demolition and asbestos removal contracts.

Outgoing CBI President and Cobra Beer boss Lord Karan Bilimoria CBE, DL recently (24 June 2022) visited Co.Down and Belfast, to meet with food and drink businesses to discuss the value of these sectors to Northern Ireland’s economy.

Thousands of people and families in England will be supported onto the property ladder and given the opportunity to build their own home, with the launch of the government’s Help to Build scheme.

Proposals for an independent Scottish Public Interest Journalism Institute have been welcomed by the Scottish Government.

New exports of Russian gold will no longer be allowed to be enter the UK, Canada, US and Japan thanks to tough new measures to be announced at the G7 Summit.

The Commission recently (24 June 2022) officially launched the Alliance for Zero Emission Aviation, calling on the members of the aviation community to join forces in preparing for the advent of zero emission aircraft.

Transport for London (TfL) recently (24 June 2022) issued an update on Government funding.

The UK has reached a landmark agreement to modernise the terms of the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT).

Evaluating innovation and building that into decision-making is fundamental to good spending of public money. 

Hertfordshire Constabulary has improved its custody services, but there are still some important areas requiring urgent attention, a new report has found.

People eligible for the spring COVID-19 booster are being urged to get vaccinated before the cut-off date of Thursday 30 June.

The European Commission recently (24 June 2022) announced its plans to issue €50 billion of EU-Bonds to finance the NextGenerationEU recovery programme between July and December 2022, to be complemented by short-term funding (EU-Bills).

An independent legal opinion published yesterday (Sunday) undermines the Conservative government’s claims that the rail dispute is just between the rail operators and unions, and that ministers have no role in negotiations.

This eNews Special Feature highlights GAD's diversity and inclusion strategy and how it benefits our clients.

Association for Project Management (APM) showcased its research to some of the world’s leading business schools at a major international management conference.

The graves of two soldiers killed on the Somme have been identified and rededicated in northern France.

Health and Social Care Secretary set out actions being taken to prevent suicides in a speech at suicide prevention charity Papyrus’s headquarters in London.

Initiatives to deliver greater equality for women in agriculture and help young farmers become the boardroom leaders of the future will benefit from additional funding.

The European Commission and the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy recently (24 June 2022) unveiled the renewed EU agenda on International Ocean Governance (IOG), proposing actions for a secure, clean and sustainably managed ocean.

The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into Muffin Pug Rescue, over concerns about potential misconduct and/or mismanagement at the charity.

Public bodies in Wales need to do more to reduce and reuse their waste, shifting their current focus on recycling and creating a more circular and healthier economy, according to a new report by Public Health Wales. 

Following the 2021 inquests into the deaths of Anthony Walgate, Gabriel Kovari, Daniel Whitworth and Jack Taylor – which revealed previously unknown evidence – we will re-investigate the way the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) initially handled the deaths of the four men in Barking, East London.

The Deputy Minister for Arts and Sport, Dawn Bowden recently (24 June 2022) visited Porth y Rhaw, St Davids, where Dyfed Archaeological Trust are leading a team to learn more about the site, which due to coastal erosion is quickly being lost to the sea.