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Blog posted by: Marina Bolton, 18 October 2019 – Categories: A great place to work, Health & Wellbeing.

Turla revealed as exploiting Iranian hacking tools and techniques to attack dozens of countries.

The minister for Women and Equalities Liz Truss recently (17 October 2019) spoke at the FT's Women at the Top event.

Blog posted by: Eleonora Harwich, 8 October 2019.

Funding totalling £660,000 has been distributed to 43 places of deposit across England and Wales under the Government’s New Burdens programme.

NEPO is hosting a free customer insight day for public sector colleagues involved in the procurement of insurance.

Christopher Woodhead’s decade and a half on the run has ended, following an enforcement hearing at Leeds Magistrates’ Court recently (18 October 2019).

The IMF/World Bank Group meetings, the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), the EIB, KfW Group on behalf of the German Federal Government reported progress on the Clean Oceans

RLA chief executive Andrew Dixon has been named one of the UK’s top business leaders in the CEO UK Awards 2019.

Speech by Christopher Pincher, Minister for Europe and the Americas, at the British Irish Parliamentary Assembly on Monday 21 October 2019

Two men accused of distributing heroin in the Yorkshire and Humber region have been charged after 56kg of heroin, worth an estimated £3million at street level, and around £100k cash was seized.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson yesterday spoke with President Erdogan of Turkey.

Experts at the Royal United Services Institute have welcomed today’s commitment to combatting the illegal wildlife trade by the Financial Action Task Force, the intergovernmental body dedicated to combatting money laundering.

Blog posted by: Sarah Groves, NDA Commercial Manager, Posted on: 17 October 2019 – Categories: Decommissioning, International activities, Skills, Uncategorized.

Last night the leaders discussed enlargement. The overwhelming majority wanted to open accession talks with North Macedonia and Albania. However, such a decision requires unanimity, and there was no unanimity. That is why the EU will revert to this issue before the Zagreb summit in May 2020.

Blog posted by: Kim Ann Williamson, MBE, 18 October 2019 – Categories: A Brilliant Civil Service.

Fresh analysis by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) suggests the carbon emissions created by the UK economy peaked 35 years later than conventional estimates indicate.

Local data to be released to help the property sector unlock land and unleash the potential of home builders.

Inward migration the only driver of population growth.

Minister for Equalities, Baroness Williams, recently congratulated Woolstone Medical Centre, based in Lewisham, for spearheading a new programme which trains GPs and staff in primary care organisations to fully support LGBT patients.

Blog posted by: Bernadette Kelly, Posted on: 18 October 2019 – Categories: A Brilliant Civil Service.

Following the Government’s response to the Scottish Affairs Committee’s report on the future of Scottish agriculture post-Brexit, Committee Chair, Pete Wishart MP, has written to the Defra Secretary of State, Theresa Villiers MP, calling for more information in response to some of its key recommendations.

All NHS doctors and dentists in England now have 24/7 access to confidential advice and support through NHS Practitioner Health.

Today, Scotland is host to a major conference aimed at changing lives by strengthening links between public health and the justice system.

Human Rights national statement given recently (18 October 2019) by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN at the UN Third Committee.

Previous FRC bulletins are being withdrawn with immediate effect following the introduction of a revised standard for the audit of Going Concern (ISA (UK) 570).

Blog posted by: Lauren Roberts, Posted on: 17 October 2019 – Categories: A great place to work, Diversity and inclusion.

The Serious Fraud Office yesterday announced the closure of its investigation into LIBOR manipulation.

Statement by Commissioner for Trade Cecilia Malmström.

Prescription processing is to become digital by default as the final phase of the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) is rolled out across the country.

The Environment Agency has taken the decision to temporarily pause construction of phase 1 of the Carlisle flood risk management scheme during the winter months.

Blog posted by: Tatiana Peftieva, 18 October 2019.

Speech by The Rt Hon Robert Buckland MP, Lord Chancellor, at the annual Lord Mayor Elect ceremony.

Industry and academia invited to learn how they can work on new phase of Behavioural Analytics competition.

Events manager Poppy Wheelan offers five reasons to attend Socitm’s national conferences.

Three men have been sentenced for their part in a rental fraud operation which left landlords and tenants £50,000 out of pocket.

Nearly 70 GP IT system suppliers are to be awarded contracts to supply IT systems via the new GP IT Futures framework.

With the majority of partner level roles being held by white men, the audit and accountancy profession is lagging behind business when it comes to the diversity of senior management according to new research by the Financial Reporting Council (FRC). 

PM Boris Johnson recently (19 October 2019) made a statement on his new Brexit deal in the House of Commons.

Joint statement on reprisals recently (18 October 2019) delivered by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, on behalf of 69 Member States at the UN Third Committee.

Charity accounting framework committee seeks new members.

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has been hearing first-hand how the UK and Japan are collaborating on nuclear decommissioning when she attended a reception at the British Embassy in Tokyo.

Supplying salmon to a Japanese sushi chain has boosted a Scottish company’s exports to the region by 25% in the last year.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson recently (19 October 2019) gave a statement in the House of Commons.

The European Council has appointed Christine Lagarde to be the President of the European Central Bank for a non-renewable term of 8 years.

Approximately 2,500 delegates are expected to attend the four-day conference in London to tackle international crime and foster closer police cooperation

The Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly, Robin Newton MBE MLA, has received a notice requesting that the Assembly should meet on Monday, 21 October 2019.

The service will help GPs and pharmacists prescribe and dispense medicines faster and more securely and make it easier for patients to pick up repeat prescriptions.

Finance Minister Rebecca Evans will open the latest round of funding for the Welsh Government’s Landfill Disposals Tax (LDT) Communities Scheme when she visits the Grange Pavilion in Cardiff today.

The Chinese government has finalised details of a historic trade agreement, opening access for the UK beef industry to the Chinese market.

We are tendering for services to gather intelligence about the quality of health and social care services in England.

BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT is delighted to announce they will be working with the Ministry of Defence (MOD) for a further two years. This builds on success already achieved during the 2017 launch of the membership programme, which has provided professional registration and recognition across the MOD digital and IT specialists.

New legislation to help tackle reliance on single-use items.

New research, commissioned by TfL, also shows that almost 30 per cent of car passengers, would feel uncomfortable asking a friend or family member to slow down

Giving business customers the chance to have their say about the retail water market will top the agenda when we hold our next business customer meeting in Birmingham on Thursday (24 October).

Charity regulator opens inquiry into north London-based charity

Proposed project will cut congestion and maintain the city's historic character.

The UK-built Solar Orbiter is preparing to leave Germany, where it has been undergoing final testing, for its launch site at Cape Canaveral in Florida, USA.

A tree planted at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital by Liverpool legend Sir Ken Dodd has had a change of location.

The Maltese Commerce Department (IPRD), responsible for Industrial Property in Malta, has launched an updated version of their software to address the various changes required to comply with the transposition of the Trade Mark Directive.

The NCSC is investigating an automated, ongoing, widespread credential-harvesting phishing campaign currently affecting the UK

Proposals for revisions to some of the current sentencing guidelines for terrorism offences in England and Wales were published for consultation today by the Sentencing Council, following significant legislative changes brought in by the new Counter Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019.

Dr Andrew Murrison hosted the twelfth UK-Bahrain Joint Working Group in London on 17 October, 2019

County Lines drug networks have been targeted in a week of coordinated law enforcement activity across the UK

Remarks by President Donald Tusk after the meeting.

Ofgem has appointed Total Gas and Power to take on supplying Rutherford Energy Supply Limited’s (trading as Uttily Energy) 280 business customers. This follows an appointment process run by Ofgem to get the best deal possible for customers.

IPPR analysis finds Johnson’s deal points to harder Brexit than May’s

Public Health England (PHE) is working to produce the first UK-wide clinical guidelines for alcohol treatment.

A truck driver who tried to bring an illegal firearm into the country has been jailed for two years and three months.

Yesterday afternoon European Parliament President David Sassoli opened the European Council in Brussels.   This is the first time he has attended the Council in his role as President of the European Parliament.

Advice to help NHS staff spot crucial signs.

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) is undertaking a major project to inspire the future of corporate reporting and, as part of this project, is seeking stakeholders’ views to help shape and improve information for all users of corporate reports.

Comment from Julian David, CEO, techUK on the Agreement between the UK Government and the European Council yesterday.

A new £1 million wave of UK government advertising to encourage EU citizens to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme has launched today.

Remarks by President Juncker.

The UK yesterday (Thursday 17 October) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) that it will extend its WTO membership to include the Channel Islands.

The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) will publish its recommendation on the level of the Sixth Carbon Budget in September 2020, CCC Chairman Lord Deben has announced.

More than 7,000 customers are to be refunded after the CMA found Nationwide failed to send important PPI information.

Nationwide events and new Migration and Modern Slavery Envoy mark the day.

Remarks by Chief Negotiator Barnier at the press conference on the EC Recommendation to the European Council to endorse the agreement reached on the revised Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland and revised Political Declaration.

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson spoke at Coram's National Adoption Week reception announcing further funding to support new adoptive families

The CBI has responded to the publication of the Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration.

British businesses and the public are set to be better protected from hostile cyber-attacks and online threats like disinformation and cyber-bullying

Ofgem has allowed £64m of funding requests by electricity distribution network companies to invest in physical site security, street works and rail electrification projects, and refused around £258 million for projects that it considers are not justified or provide poor value for money. 

Brexit: EC recommends the European Council (Article 50) to endorse the agreement reached on the revised Protocol on Ireland / Northern Ireland and revised Political Declaration.

techUK has launched a new microsite for it's SME community, providing a central location for members to access relevant events, insights and services.

As we mark National Hate Crime Awareness Week the Welsh Government has announced a new scheme to help school children in Wales and their teachers learn to better identify and respond to hate speech and misinformation, and to ensure schools nurture ethical, informed citizens who contribute to a more cohesive society.

The FCA has started proceedings against Park First Limited, its senior managers, including its chief executive officer and a number of other companies connected to the Park First group. The FCA is seeking compensation orders in favour of investors in respect of losses they have suffered in the Park First scheme.

Open Europe's Stephen Booth, David Shiels and Dominic Walsh examine the revised Withdrawal Agreement.

New Active Lives Adult Survey results also show evidence of the positive impacts of activity on mental health

In light of the UK's decision to withdraw from the EU, the EC has reached an agreement at negotiator level with the UK on a revised Protocol on Ireland / Northern Ireland and a revised Political Declaration on the framework of the future EU-UK relationship.

Monitoring to be introduced to assess progress.

Guidance has been updated in England and Wales to help police officers use tactical contact more safely during moped pursuits, following proposals by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). Tactical contact is used by appropriately trained police drivers to end a pursuit by making deliberate contact with mopeds ridden by suspected criminals. 

Wales is set to become a global leader in 5G technology following the announcement of a new Digital Centre of Excellence, supported by nearly £4 million EU funds.

The strides made by water companies towards helping more cash-strapped households stay afloat will be scrutinised when the Consumer Council for Water (CCWater) meets in Weston-super-Mare on Thursday 24th October.

This week saw the first Environment Bill in over twenty years as Defra seeks to show how the UK will lead the way in environmental governance after Brexit. 

NHS Digital has partnered with the Nuffield Trust and British Medical Journal (BMJ) for a new data visualisation competition that aims to shine a light on data about health and care inequalities in England.

Three-hundred and thirty-seven suspects have been arrested globally in multi-agency operations sparked by a National Crime Agency investigation into one of the UK’s worst ever child sex offenders.

The UK and Indonesia have agreed to begin a round of exploratory trade talks.

Organisations can apply for a share of up to £1.9 million to design and build systems that will modernise the use of data in the energy sector.

UK and the Faroe islands have signed a continuity agreement which enables UK vessels to continue fishing in Faroese waters after 31 October.

A woman arrested by the National Crime Agency in Bristol last week as part of an investigation into human trafficking has now been charged.

October 17 saw The Ordnance Survey Puzzle Tour of Britain, the follow up to last year’s best-selling The Ordnance Survey Puzzle Book, hit the bookshelves.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office names Nadine Tunasi and Kolbassia Haoussou as its first Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict (PSVI) Survivor Champions, October 2019.

Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs, Lesley Griffiths, has visited Wales’ largest community-owned wind energy project, Awel Aman Tawe windfarm near Pontardawe, to find out more about their work on climate change, funded by their income form the wind project.

Essex Police has been asked to make call handling improvements as a result of learning from an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) into the circumstances surrounding the death of Suzanne Brown.

Over the past three years we have been working with colleagues at Newcastle Business School (Northumbria University) exploring alternative approaches to commissioning, funding and managing social support which better respond to real-life complexity. 

International Trade Secretary Liz Truss has today met with businesses to discuss tariffs which the US is due to introduce tomorrow.

Community groups invited to bid for share of £500,000 to commemorate enormous contribution of the Windrush Generation and their descendants.

Speech by Minister for Disabled People Justin Tomlinson at the John Lewis Partnership event to promote health and wellbeing amongst staff.

The Rosalind Franklin Mars rover, built in Stevenage by Airbus, features in a new exhibition at the Design Museum, which opens tomorrow (Friday 18 October).

Information about flu vaccinations is being sent from pharmacies to GP practices in a pilot scheme run by NHS Digital.

APCC Performance lead, Matthew Scott PCC responded to today’s Office of National Statistics report for year ending June 2019 

The Prime Minister will chair a new Cabinet Committee on Climate Change to drive further action across government to protect our environment, reduce emissions and improve air quality.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today published the complaints figures for regulated firms for the first half of 2019. The data showed an increase in complaints from 3.91m in the second half (H2) of 2018 to 4.29m for the first half (H1) of 2019.

On the United Nations Day for Poverty Eradication we should never fail to be shocked that we are talking about child poverty when are one of the wealthiest countries on earth.

The Chancellor Sajid Javid will mark the beginning of a decade of renewal for the UK economy at his first IMF annual meeting.

Two years after the #MeToo campaign, the Equality and Human Rights Commission has launched new guidance for employers on the use of confidentiality agreements (often referred to as NDAs) in discrimination cases.

Pilots to encourage refugees to start busineses have been launched across the UK.

Failures in financial governance resulted in Town Council overspend of £100,000

NHS Digital has today published the Breast and Cosmetic Implant Registry annual report.

The Sentencing Council has published new guidelines to be used by judges and magistrates in England and Wales when sentencing offenders convicted of public order offences, following consultation.

The Health Minister, Vaughan Gething yesterday outlined plans to make Wales’ one of the first countries to see obesity rates decline.

Treasury launches pilot of new PrizeSaver account, with savers who put away as little as £1 with participating credit unions having the chance to win up to £5,000 a month.

Plans for a new national model for shared ownership will help thousands of lower earners step onto the housing ladder.

Europe’s air is getting cleaner but persistent pollution, especially in cities, still damages people’s health and the economy. The European Environment Agency’s (EEA) new analysis on air quality shows that exposure to air pollution caused about 400,000 premature deaths in the EU in 2016.

Chair of the Local Government Association’s Children and Young People Board Cllr Judith Blake, responds to an announcement by the Secretary of State for Education about reforms to the Adoption Support Fund.

If the UK leaves the EU without a deal, the government will not be able to support all affected industries, argues a new report by the Institute for Government. Against a backdrop of steeply deteriorating public finances, the government will be forced into impossible choices about which businesses and industries to save. Without clear principles, the fight over subsidies will be swamped by politics.

Local demographic statistics on NHS Health Checks2 attended in England between April 2012 and March 2018 has been published for the first time today.

The FCA has published a feedback statement setting out its proposals to improve climate change disclosures by issuers and information to consumers on green financial products and services.

The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has criticised two London councils for the way they tried to recover historic business rate debts.

Slow progress in developing effective mechanisms to combat sexual exploitation and abuse is leaving victims and survivors without recourse to appeal, a report by the International Development Committee has found.

According to figures released yesterday by the ONS, consumer price index inflation remained unchanged at 1.7 per cent in the year to September 2019. 

The EC has ordered Broadcom to stop applying certain provisions contained in agreements with six of its main customers. This will prevent serious and irreparable harm to competition likely to be caused by Broadcom's conduct, which prima facie (at first sight) infringes EU competition rules.

Sean Duggan, chief executive of the Mental Health Network, which is part of the NHS Confederation, responded to the CQC’s State of Care report 

The centre-left faces ‘extinction’ unless it can break free of neoliberal economic dogma and find a way to credibly deliver significantly higher rates of growth in the years ahead, a new book by the businessman and Labour donor John Mills warns.

Information relating to the costs of providing, maintaining and servicing the NHS estate has been published by NHS Digital today.

To mark the start of the National Lottery’s 25th birthday celebrations, world renowned artist, David Mach, has unveiled his latest piece of artwork in the most unlikely of places, a Manchester newsagent.

Blog posted by: Simon McDougall – Executive Director – Technology and Innovation, 16 October 2019.

Ofsted's Chief Inspector, Amanda Spielman, recently (15 October 2019) discussed upcoming changes to how we inspect initial teacher education (ITE) partnerships.

Three companies have been awarded contracts for the express freight service to deliver medicines and medical products within 24 to 48 hours if there's a no-deal Brexit.

Ahead of the October European Council, the EC is reporting on key progress under the European Agenda on Migration since 2015, with focus on steps taken by the EU since the last progress report in March 2019. 

Chairman of the Local Government Association’s Community Wellbeing Board, Cllr Ian Hudspeth, responded to the Health Foundation’s report on young people’s future health, ‘A healthy foundation for the future’ 

A no-deal Brexit would be highly controversial in all three devolved nations and increase risks to the Union itself, argues a new report by the Institute for Government. 

Foreign trade zones bring many benefits, but they require greater transparency in order to operate securely and ethically.

Joint statement by The Department for International Trade and the Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Indonesia on the signing of the terms of reference of the Trade Review between the UK and Indonesia.

There are risks to the UK border if the UK leaves the EU without a deal on 31 October 2019.

The UK HPI shows house price changes for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Two Welsh businesses are reaping the benefits of support from Healthy Working Wales to improve the mental health and wellbeing of their staff.

The recent‘State of Care’ report from the Care Quality Commission contains some alarming findings. People can’t access the care that they need, where and when they need it. Those with complex needs or mental health conditions are particularly likely to encounter this, and the report shows they are experiencing poor – and at times, unsafe – care.

Sally Warren, Director of Policy at The King’s Fund commented on the new State of care report from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) 

We understand the needs of every organisation can vary, so our Catering Services framework (704) and Consultancy Services framework (664) offer completely tailored catering services and advice shaped around you.

Blog post by: Russell Grossman, 16 October 2019.

Blog posted by: Ola Källgården – consultant in IT governance, agile transformation and organizational change, Olingo Consulting, 16 October 2019.

The new office sits within the Cabinet Office and will pull together all functions of government, and better co-ordinate charity sector provision.

Get Help to Retrain service continues its phased rollout and is now available in six major cities and regions across England.

Steps to mitigate impact on medicine supplies.

Cllr Ian Hudspeth, Chairman of the Local Government Association’s Community Wellbeing Board, responded to the Care Quality Commission’s annual State of Care report 

Liberal Muslims working on counter-terrorism and counter-extremism are routinely subjected to abuse and intimidation, a new Civitas study shows.

The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), on behalf of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), will shortly be inviting applications for new interdisciplinary director of the UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC).

Commission reports on its ongoing class inquiry into charities that failed to file accounts for the period 2018/19.

​The Care Quality Commission’s annual assessment of the state of health and social care in England shows that quality ratings have been maintained overall – but people’s experience of care is determined by whether they can access good care when they need it.

The introduction of regional semi-finals give girls the opportunity to test their cyber skills against those of local rivals for the first time.

A Metropolitan Police officer has been dismissed by a disciplinary panel over allegations of using abusive and discriminatory language and planting evidence, following an Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigation.

We must all be part of the solution and pledge to combat climate change, Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs Lesley Griffiths yesterday urged in a rallying call at a climate change conference at City Hall.

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is launching phase 2 of its campaign to get more people working in adult social care, with a focus on 20 to 39 year olds.

The Environment Agency is inviting Kendal children, families and local residents to get involved in a family fun day during half term planting tree seeds and painting plant pots as part of their tree planting efforts through the Kendal Flood Risk Management Scheme.

No evidence of aircraft VAT avoidance in the Isle of Man but further compliance checks should be implemented, finds Treasury review.

Almost a third (31%) of graduates say their degree didn't prepare them with the skills needed for their job. This is the result of a recent survey conducted by AXELOS* among 810 graduates across the UK.

The NHS has the opportunity to upgrade cancer screening to save thousands more lives each year, a major report said today.

Secretary of State Theresa Villiers yesterday spoke at the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust in London.

The UK is one step closer to self-driving cars that can pick-up and ferry passengers without a human driver.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson yesterday met NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in Downing Street.

This week is Get Online Week – the UK’s largest digital inclusion campaign - and we’re celebrating the positive impact that digital can have for older people through a new report launched today.

The new framework sets out how EU and third country clearing houses should be supervised in the future, taking particular account of the effects of Brexit on the European financial system. It will be implemented through a revision of the European market infrastructure regulation (EMIR).

Young people, families from black and minority ethnic communities and people with a learning disability or living with dementia are among those who will be benefiting from National Lottery funding.

Solar panels are helping the environment and saving money at the Defence College of Logistics, Policing and Administration (DCLPA) at Worthy Down.

The Secretary of State has appointed Sandie Dawe as a Commissioners on the Historic England board for four years from 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2023.

First Minister – Scotland acting locally as we lead globally on climate change.

In her new role, the Chief Executive of the Valuation Office Agency will oversee resolution of tax disputes.

Police officers and staff from across the country are set to attend a special national Courier Fraud Practitioners Day, tomorrow (Thursday, 17 October).

How does a state achieve effective deterrence? Lithuania provides an example.

Defra to host a series of workshops to help waste businesses prepare for Brexit.

A man who illegally imported handguns from Spain into Scotland has been jailed for three years and ten months.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) yesterday announced plans to ban the way in which some car retailers, and other brokers in the motor finance sector, receive commission.

On Restart A Heart Day, players from Cardiff City Football Club are joining forces with local school pupils to back Save A Life Cymru’s mission to boost the number of people in Wales who can perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

Police Support Volunteers, Special Constables, Cadets and volunteers for Police and Crime Commissioners were among yesterday's winners

The Secretary of State has appointed Christober Baker and Stuart Lochead as Members of the Reviewing Committee on the Export of Works of Art for four years from 1 October 2019 to 30 September 2023.

The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has issued a statement following yesterday’s publication of the Government’s official response to the CCC’s 2019 Progress Report to Parliament.

The EC has launched a call to develop a research & innovation platform on food safety. It will make it easier for national food safety authorities, EU agencies, policy-makers, the scientific community and civil society to coordinate research efforts.

Reuben Binns, our Research Fellow in Artificial Intelligence (AI), discusses the challenges organisations may face in implementing mechanisms in AI systems that allow data subjects to exercise their rights of access, rectification and erasure.

Rutherford Energy Supply Limited (trading as Uttily Energy), an energy supplier with around 280 business customers has ceased to trade.

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson announces further funding to support adopted children and their families.

New protective orders to safeguard those at risk.

Stuart Hudson has been appointed to the newly-created role of Senior Director for Strategy, Communications, Nations and Regions at the CMA.

UK organisations can express an interest in seeking funding to develop receivers for a future UK global navigation satellite system (GNSS).

Lindsay Newman and Leslie Vinjamuri survey the damage the president’s latest move has done to US foreign policy.

Murderers and paedophiles who hold back information on their victims could spend longer behind bars as a bill to enact ‘Helen’s Law’ entered parliament yesterday (15 October 2019).

Latest mortgage data reveals number of first-time buyers getting a mortgage, and a foot on the property ladder, increasing to 35,010.

Support for third sector organisations delivering Scotland’s new benefits system.

Ordnance Survey releases new Trail 2 and Trail 2 Bike GPS units.

Labour market weathering an increasingly difficult economic environment.

Government introduces landmark Bill to Parliament to tackle the biggest environmental priorities of our time.

Figures released yesterday by National Records of Scotland show that fewer deaths were registered in Scotland last winter than in previous years.

North Wales Police demonstrates a thorough understanding of its responsibilities towards protecting children from harm, according to a new report.

The Financial Reporting Lab has released its latest newsletter for Q3 2019.

The Prime Minister has reappointed Antonio Horta-Osorio as Chair of the Wallace Collection for two years from 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2021.

Statement given yesterday by David Clay, UK Political Coordinator at the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Haiti.

Blog posted by: Anna Guglielmo – PRINCE2 Agile Practitioner and FinTech project manager, 15 October 2019.

Consumers will save money under Ofgem plans to reduce National Grid’s funding request to connect the new Hinkley Point C nuclear reactor to the grid by £80 million.

The government yesterday set out measures to go further and faster to tackle climate change, in response to Committee on Climate Change (CCC) recommendations.

Efforts to offer different paths into employment bearing fruit.

In light of Turkey’s continued illegal drilling activities in the eastern Mediterranean, the Council reaffirms its full solidarity with Cyprus, regarding the respect of its sovereignty and sovereign rights in accordance with international law.

Newcastle City Council Chief Executive, Pat Richie, has been appointed chair of the Government Property Agency.

NEPO has issued an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for a new solution covering the provision of office supplies.

A new network will help health and care innovators to convert their ideas into reality – and ultimately benefit patients.

A new £2 million fund is being launched to help organisations at the frontline of tackling loneliness across the country, Minister for Civil Society Baroness Barran yesterday announced.

Rural Affairs Minister Mairi Gougeon has written to Minister of State at DEFRA George Eustice seeking urgent clarification and assurance that Scottish seed potatoes can continue to be exported to third countries, such as Egypt, in the event of a ‘no deal’ Brexit.

Last winter, 20,188 deaths were registered in Scotland, 2,965 (13%) fewer than the previous winter, according to figures released yesterday by National Records of Scotland (NRS).