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Boosting Innovation: Science and Technology Venture Capital Fellowship Launches Second Round
techUK
Monday 14 October 2024 @ 16:25

The Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology (DSIT), in collaboration with Imperial College London and the Royal Academy of Engineering, has launched the second round of its Science and Technology Venture Capital Fellowship (VCF) programme.

techUK | Official News Release
Boosting Innovation: Science and Technology Venture Capital Fellowship Launches Second Round
10 Downing Street news
Tidalwave of clean energy investment worth billions unlocked ahead of Investment Summit
10 Downing Street
Monday 14 October 2024 @ 16:20

Thousands of jobs in green industries announced as the UK Government welcomes more than £24 billion of private investment for pioneering energy projects ahead of the International Investment Summit on 14th October.

10 Downing Street | Official News Release
Tidalwave of clean energy investment worth billions unlocked ahead of Investment Summit
National Crime Agency news
County Antrim man charged with cannabis importation in NCA investigation
National Crime Agency
Monday 14 October 2024 @ 16:15

A man from Northern Ireland has been charged with drugs offences after £325,000 worth of cannabis was seized at Belfast Port.

National Crime Agency | Official News Release
County Antrim man charged with cannabis importation in NCA investigation
Department of Health and Social Care news
Landmark collaboration with largest pharmaceutical company
Department of Health and Social Care
Monday 14 October 2024 @ 16:10

Collaboration announced at International Investment Summit, meeting the PM's ambitions to catalyse investment in the UK, proving the UK is open for business. 

Department of Health and Social Care | Official News Release
Landmark collaboration with largest pharmaceutical company
RUSI news
RUSI’s Centre for Finance and Security Hosts Financial Action Task Force President Elisa de Anda Madrazo
RUSI
Monday 14 October 2024 @ 16:05

The Financial Action Task Force’s President, Elisa de Anda Madrazo addressed a closed roundtable discussion at RUSI’s 61 Whitehall offices, where she outlined her priorities for her presidency.

RUSI | Official News Release
RUSI’s Centre for Finance and Security Hosts Financial Action Task Force President Elisa de Anda Madrazo
Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) news
New and updated guidance for pricing and reporting on non-competitive defence contracts
Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO)
Monday 14 October 2024 @ 15:25

The SSRO has published updates to its pricing and reporting guidance, following consultation with stakeholders. We’ve also published our response to what stakeholders told us.

Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) | Official News Release
New and updated guidance for pricing and reporting on non-competitive defence contracts
Ofgem news
Embracing strategic energy plans
Ofgem
Monday 14 October 2024 @ 15:15

The connections queue now stands at 722GW across transmission and distribution, a 3GW drop on last month. Whilst this reduction is obviously welcome, there remains much to do. 

Ofgem | Official News Release
Embracing strategic energy plans
Charity Commission news
David Holdsworth's speech at CLA 30th anniversary conference
Charity Commission
Monday 14 October 2024 @ 15:10
Scottish Government news
£350,000 drought relief for Southern Africa
Scottish Government
Monday 14 October 2024 @ 15:05

Thousands of drought-affected households in Zambia and Zimbabwe will receive support from the Scottish Government’s Humanitarian Emergency Fund.

Scottish Government | Official News Release
£350,000 drought relief for Southern Africa
RUSI news
RUSI’s Centre for Finance and Security Hosts EU Sanctions Envoy David O’Sullivan
RUSI
Monday 14 October 2024 @ 15:01

At a closed roundtable discussion held at RUSI’s 61 Whitehall offices, EU Sanctions Envoy David O’Sullivan addressed the Institute’s UK Sanctions Implementation and Strategy Taskforce.

 

RUSI | Official News Release
RUSI’s Centre for Finance and Security Hosts EU Sanctions Envoy David O’Sullivan
RUSI news
How to Support What Remains of Russian Civil Society
RUSI
Monday 14 October 2024 @ 14:25

Amid ever-tightening authoritarianism in Russia, it is vital that external actors support regional journalism and independent initiatives as vehicles for future democratic change.

RUSI | Official News Release
How to Support What Remains of Russian Civil Society
Environment Agency news
Public urged to prepare for floods after wettest 18 months on record
Environment Agency
Monday 14 October 2024 @ 14:20

Environment Agency launches Flood Action Week to ensure every person knows their flood risk, marking one year on from Storm Babet.

Environment Agency | Official News Release
Public urged to prepare for floods after wettest 18 months on record
National Ombudsmen news
Teenage girl waited two years for mental health treatment
National Ombudsmen
Monday 14 October 2024 @ 14:15

A teenage girl suffering ‘intense emotional meltdowns’ had to wait two years – almost six times the target – for mental health treatment.

National Ombudsmen | Official News Release
Teenage girl waited two years for mental health treatment
Association of Police and Crime Commissioners news
APCC statement in support of Safer Business Action Week
Association of Police and Crime Commissioners
Monday 14 October 2024 @ 14:10

Safer Business Action Week takes place each year to deliver a nationally coordinated range of crime prevention activities and raise awareness of the impact of crime and anti-social behaviour in retail settings.

Association of Police and Crime Commissioners | Official News Release
APCC statement in support of Safer Business Action Week
Welsh Government news
Summit will showcase Wales to international investors
Welsh Government
Monday 14 October 2024 @ 14:05

The First Minister Eluned Morgan will meet multinational businesses and investors at the International Investment Summit in London today.

Welsh Government | Official News Release
Summit will showcase Wales to international investors
Government Communications Service news
GCS Crisis Surge Team needs you
Government Communications Service
Monday 14 October 2024 @ 13:25

Blog posted by: Scott Douglas, Communications, Department for Business & Trade (DBT), DBT Scotland, 10 October 2024.

Government Communications Service | Official News Release
GCS Crisis Surge Team needs you
10 Downing Street news
Major investment deals set to be announced at government’s inaugural International Investment Summit as PM vows to ‘remove needless regulation’ declaring Britain open for business
10 Downing Street
Monday 14 October 2024 @ 13:20

Billions worth of investments in emerging growth sectors including AI and life sciences, and infrastructure are set to be unveiled by businesses and ministers at the government’s inaugural International Investment Summit today.

10 Downing Street | Official News Release
Major investment deals set to be announced at government’s inaugural International Investment Summit as PM vows to ‘remove needless regulation’ declaring Britain open for business
Chatham House news
The UK must focus on how the Chagos decision is implemented to gain its benefits and minimize risks
Chatham House
Monday 14 October 2024 @ 13:10

The UK decision was welcomed by India and the US, and shows a capacity for fresh thinking. But the transfer of sovereignty must be handled carefully.

Chatham House | Official News Release
The UK must focus on how the Chagos decision is implemented to gain its benefits and minimize risks
Science and Technology Facilities Council news
Quantum research unlocks PET scan potential in disease detection
Science and Technology Facilities Council
Monday 14 October 2024 @ 13:05

New research in quantum entanglement could vastly improve disease detection, such as for cancer and Alzheimer’s disease.

Science and Technology Facilities Council | Official News Release
Quantum research unlocks PET scan potential in disease detection
Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC - formerly IPCC) news
Essex officer charged with common assault
Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC - formerly IPCC)
Monday 14 October 2024 @ 12:25

An Essex Police officer is due to appear in court next week on an assault charge, following an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).  

Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC - formerly IPCC) | Official News Release
Essex officer charged with common assault
Children’s Commissioner news
Kinship Care Week 2024: Experiences of kinship carer
Children’s Commissioner
Monday 14 October 2024 @ 12:20

To celebrate Kinship Care Week, I am sharing a guest blog from Rebekah, a 63-year-old kinship carer, who describes the moment her life changed as she became a kinship carer for her two grandchildren.

Children’s Commissioner | Official News Release
Kinship Care Week 2024: Experiences of kinship carer
WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations) news
CBI responds to the launch of the government's industrial strategy
WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations)
Monday 14 October 2024 @ 12:15

CBI yesterday (13 October 2024) responded to the launch of the government's industrial strategy.

WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations) | Official News Release
CBI responds to the launch of the government's industrial strategy
Department for Transport news
£1.1 billion investment to expand Stansted Airport welcomed by ministers
Department for Transport
Monday 14 October 2024 @ 12:10

Funding will expand Stanstead Airport terminal by one-third, helping to support UK businesses and the aviation sector.

Department for Transport | Official News Release
£1.1 billion investment to expand Stansted Airport welcomed by ministers
Scottish Government news
Scottish start-ups go global
Scottish Government
Monday 14 October 2024 @ 12:05

Techscaler entrepreneurs taking tech solutions to Singapore.

Scottish Government | Official News Release
Scottish start-ups go global
techUK news
Government responds to RHC recommendations on regulating quantum tech applications
techUK
Monday 14 October 2024 @ 11:25

On 8 October, Lord Vallance, the Minister for Science, Research and Innovation, responded to recommendations made by the Regulatory Horizons Council (RHC) on the regulation of quantum technology applications.

techUK | Official News Release
Government responds to RHC recommendations on regulating quantum tech applications
Department for Business & Trade news
Industrial Strategy launch to ‘hardwire stability for investors’
Department for Business & Trade
Monday 14 October 2024 @ 11:20

Government launches a modern Industrial Strategy and new Advisory Council ahead of International Investment Summit.

Department for Business & Trade | Official News Release
Industrial Strategy launch to ‘hardwire stability for investors’
National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) news
Government must introduce HHSRS review's recommendations urgently says NRLA
National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA)
Monday 14 October 2024 @ 11:15

The Government must implement the conclusions of the HHSRS review if it is to deliver on its pledge to raise standards in the PRS and social rented sector, according to the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA).

National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) | Official News Release
Government must introduce HHSRS review's recommendations urgently says NRLA
Government Communications Service news
From doubt to purpose: my GCS journey
Government Communications Service
Monday 14 October 2024 @ 11:10

Blog posted by: Shantell Nyoni, GCS Apprentice, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, 10 October 2024.

Government Communications Service | Official News Release
From doubt to purpose: my GCS journey
Welsh Government news
Welsh Government’s top law officer calls on sector to embrace new technologies to improve efficiency and accessibility
Welsh Government
Monday 14 October 2024 @ 11:05

The Counsel General and Minister for Delivery, Julie James, has outlined her priorities in her first speech since taking on the role – in which she pledged to be ‘a champion for Wales’.

Welsh Government | Official News Release
Welsh Government’s top law officer calls on sector to embrace new technologies to improve efficiency and accessibility
GeoPlace news
Spreading the word about the value of address and street data
GeoPlace
Monday 14 October 2024 @ 10:25

Detailed, accurate addressing has the power to transform society. In all kinds of ways, that information – in the form of precise geospatial address and street data – has immense value for central and local government, for businesses, and for national infrastructure too.

GeoPlace | Official News Release
Spreading the word about the value of address and street data
Arts Council England news
Let’s Create: Opera and Music Theatre Analysis
Arts Council England
Monday 14 October 2024 @ 10:20

Arts Council England recently (10 October 2024) published their response to the independent analysis of the opera sector in this country, Let’s Create: Opera & Music Theatre Analysis, which they published in March of this year. 

Arts Council England | Official News Release
Let’s Create: Opera and Music Theatre Analysis
Office of Rail and Road news
Passenger rolling stock: why has average age decreased?
Office of Rail and Road
Monday 14 October 2024 @ 10:15

We explain what factors influence changes in the average age of rolling stock.

Office of Rail and Road | Official News Release
Passenger rolling stock: why has average age decreased?
Criminal Cases Review Commission news
CCRC refers sexual offence conviction to the Court of Appeal
Criminal Cases Review Commission
Monday 14 October 2024 @ 10:10

A sexual offence conviction has been referred to the Court of Appeal by the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC), after it was discovered that evidence may not have been disclosed to the defence before trial.

Criminal Cases Review Commission | Official News Release
CCRC refers sexual offence conviction to the Court of Appeal
Scottish Government news
First Minister comments on death of Alex Salmond
Scottish Government
Monday 14 October 2024 @ 10:05

First Minister John Swinney recently (12 October 2024) commented on news that the former First Minister and SNP Leader Alex Salmond has died.

Scottish Government | Official News Release
First Minister comments on death of Alex Salmond
RUSI news
The UK’s Surrender of Chagos is a Symptom of Strategic Ineptitude
RUSI
Monday 14 October 2024 @ 09:25

The UK has made a foolish trade of hard power for soft, which will quickly evaporate, and gained nothing in return.

RUSI | Official News Release
The UK’s Surrender of Chagos is a Symptom of Strategic Ineptitude
Chatham House news
How modular renewables can reduce the costs of relying on carbon capture
Chatham House
Monday 14 October 2024 @ 09:20

COP29 must raise countries’ ambitions to deploy vastly more low-cost modular renewable technologies to help meet the tripling of renewables target set at COP28 and reduce our reliance on expensive carbon capture systems.

Chatham House | Official News Release
How modular renewables can reduce the costs of relying on carbon capture
NHS England news
England’s NHS mental health services treat record 3.8 million people last year
NHS England
Monday 14 October 2024 @ 09:15

Around 3.8 million people were in contact with NHS mental health, learning disability and autism services over the last year, up almost two fifths compared to before the pandemic.

NHS England | Official News Release
England’s NHS mental health services treat record 3.8 million people last year
UCL IOE - Faculty of Education and Society news
Black History Month at IOE 2024
UCL IOE - Faculty of Education and Society
Monday 14 October 2024 @ 09:10

A focus on Black History Month and beyond in 2024 at IOE, UCL's Faculty of Education and Society.

UCL IOE - Faculty of Education and Society | Official News Release
Black History Month at IOE 2024
WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations) news
CBI responds to August 2024 GDP figures
WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations)
Monday 14 October 2024 @ 09:05

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